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“A Figment of Someone’s Imagination”: Chechnya’s Leader Dismisses Reports of Possible Food Shortages
Economy
“A Figment of Someone’s Imagination”: Chechnya’s Leader Dismisses Reports of Possible Food Shortages
28 July 2026

Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Russia’s Chechen Republic, has dismissed reports of a possible food shortage in the region, describing them as false.

Food prices rising in Chechnya: cheese and vegetables see biggest hikes
Economy
Food prices rising in Chechnya: cheese and vegetables see biggest hikes
27 July 2026

In June, prices in Chechnya rose faster than in the previous month. According to the regional branch of the Bank of Russia, the average cost of goods and services in the republic increased by 2% over the month.

Baza: Russia was the primary market for Armenian dairy products; the industry could lose around $16 million annually
Economy
Baza: Russia was the primary market for Armenian dairy products; the industry could lose around $16 million annually
26 July 2026

Rosselkhoznadzor’s ban on the import of Armenian dairy products could cost the republic's producers approximately $16 million a year, according to the Telegram channel Baza.

Accident or Sabotage? Georgia Investigates Cause of Blackouts
Economy
Accident or Sabotage? Georgia Investigates Cause of Blackouts
25 July 2026

Georgia's State Security Service has opened a criminal investigation into a series of major power outages that hit the country on two consecutive days, 24 and 25 July. 

Fuel Prices Rise as Vegetables Get Cheaper: How Prices Changed Across Russia’s North Caucasus
Economy
Fuel Prices Rise as Vegetables Get Cheaper: How Prices Changed Across Russia’s North Caucasus
24 July 2026

Seasonal declines in vegetable prices continued across Russia’s North Caucasus over the past week, while fuel costs and several food staples recorded further increases.

North Ossetia Limits Gasoline Sales to Visitors Amid Fuel Shortages
Economy
North Ossetia Limits Gasoline Sales to Visitors Amid Fuel Shortages
24 July 2026

Authorities in Russia’s North Ossetia have imposed restrictions on gasoline sales to motorists from outside the republic in an effort to reduce long lines at filling stations, curb fuel resale, and ensure local residents have access to supplies.

Major Blackout Hits Georgia, Leaving Tbilisi and Other Cities Without Power
Economy
Major Blackout Hits Georgia, Leaving Tbilisi and Other Cities Without Power
23 July 2026

TBILISI, July 24 — Tbilisi and much of Georgia were left without electricity overnight after a major disruption to the country’s power grid, according to preliminary information. Authorities have not yet identified the cause of the outage.

Apricots that weren't there spoiled: Armenian authorities deny reports of exports to Spain
Economy
Apricots that weren't there spoiled: Armenian authorities deny reports of exports to Spain
20 July 2026

Armenian Deputy Economy Minister Arman Khojoyan denied reports that a shipment of Armenian apricots spoiled during transportation to Spain. According to him, such shipments have never even begun.

The North Caucasus remains among the laggards in Russia’s mortgage market; Ingushetia ranks last
Economy
The North Caucasus remains among the laggards in Russia’s mortgage market; Ingushetia ranks last
20 July 2026

All seven regions of the North Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) appeared in the lower tier of the Russian mortgage lending development ranking compiled by experts from RIA Rating. Four NCFD republics were among the five regions with the lowest figures, with Ingushetia taking the final, 85th place.

Hours-long waits for cheap gas versus 150 rubles for immediate service: what the fuel crisis looks like in southern Russia
Economy
Hours-long waits for cheap gas versus 150 rubles for immediate service: what the fuel crisis looks like in southern Russia
16 July 2026

A fuel shortage in southern Russia and the North Caucasus has led to hours-long queues, restrictions on gasoline sales, and a stark price gap between major chain stations and private gas stations.