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Stories under this heading cover Russia, as well as countries in the eastern part of the European continent, such as Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova.

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Opinion: Third meeting of 3+3 and reconfiguration of the South Caucasus geopolitics

Opinion: Third meeting of 3+3 and reconfiguration of the South Caucasus geopolitics

On 18 October, the 3+3 regional cooperation platform which hypothetically includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia “plus” three surrounding powers (Türkiye, Iran, and Russia) convened the third meeting at the ministerial level, though again without the participation of Georgia. Hosted by Türkiye in Istanbul, the meeting took place amidst a sensitive security situation in the wider region due to the ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine war, the potential Iran-Israel war, the upcoming fateful parliamentary elections in Georgia, and certainly, the persisting challenges in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.

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Morgherini: The European Union's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Georgia remains as strong as ever

Morgherini: The European Union's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Georgia remains as strong as ever

In a statement on the 10th anniversary of the August war the EU High Representative said that the Russian military presence in both Abkhazia and South Ossetia continues in violation of international law and commitments undertaken by Russia under the 12 August 2008 agreement, mediated by the European Union
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Opinion: Ten years after the war with Russia, Georgia remains exposed and vulnerable

Opinion: Ten years after the war with Russia, Georgia remains exposed and vulnerable

The threat from Russia looms large over Georgia. Although the odds for a resumption of hostilities seem insignificant at the moment, Russia continues its hostile acts against Georgia, sending a message that it continues to find unacceptable the country's political path, argues George Mchedlishvili
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Russia celebrates Navy Day

Russia celebrates Navy Day

Speaking during a display of Russian naval power on the Neva River in St Petersburg, President Putin hailed the vital role of the Russian Navy in guaranteeing strategic parity