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Grozny Ranks Among Top 10 Russian Cities People Most Want to Move To
Society
Grozny Ranks Among Top 10 Russian Cities People Most Want to Move To
8 July 2026

Grozny has made the list of the ten Russian cities with the highest migration appeal. This finding comes from a study by the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, the results of which were presented by the city administration.

Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
Human rights
Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
8 July 2026

A student from Kalmykia has complained that she spent about five hours at a police station after being detained near the Zyablikovo metro station in Moscow. She only recently—nearly a month later—shared details of the June 11 incident with journalists from the "Ostorozhno, Moskva" Telegram channel.

EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
Politics
EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
8 July 2026

The European Union intends to build three checkpoints in Armenia, but the project can only proceed once the areas have been cleared of landmines. EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos announced this at a briefing in Yerevan while presenting a state-of-the-art Croatian demining vehicle donated to the republic by the EU.

Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
Politics
Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
8 July 2026

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has adopted the "Hague Declaration," which includes a resolution titled "Protecting the Integrity of Elections and Fundamental Freedoms in Georgia." Prior to the vote, the Georgian delegation walked out of the meeting hall in protest against the document's content.

Headphones Instead of Medical Exams: A Solution from Grozny Students for Workers in Hazardous Industries
Society
Headphones Instead of Medical Exams: A Solution from Grozny Students for Workers in Hazardous Industries
7 July 2026

Students from the M.D. Millionshchikov Grozny State Oil Technical University unveiled "Lattamed"—a wearable biosensor designed to monitor the impact of toxic substances on industrial workers—at the Innoprom-2026 international industrial exhibition. The developers anticipate that the project's next phase will involve pilot trials in an industrial setting.

$1.7 Million Loss: Anti-Corruption Court to Confiscate Assets of Armenia’s Ex-President
Politics
$1.7 Million Loss: Anti-Corruption Court to Confiscate Assets of Armenia’s Ex-President
7 July 2026

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court has partially granted a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office seeking the confiscation of illicitly acquired assets from the republic's third president, Serzh Sargsyan, and individuals associated with him.

Fines Imposed in Georgia for Posts About the Ivanishvili Family; Case Numbers Rise Following New Department’s Creation
Politics
Fines Imposed in Georgia for Posts About the Ivanishvili Family; Case Numbers Rise Following New Department’s Creation
7 July 2026

Georgian courts have begun issuing fines for offensive Facebook posts targeting Bera Ivanishvili—the son of Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder of the ruling "Georgian Dream" party. At least two such rulings have already taken effect, and the number of similar proceedings has risen noticeably since June 1, when a new department was established within the Ministry of Internal Affairs to combat online hate speech.

Responsible Statecraft: Azerbaijan and Turkey Emerge as Beneficiaries of New Transport Corridors
Politics
Responsible Statecraft: Azerbaijan and Turkey Emerge as Beneficiaries of New Transport Corridors
7 July 2026

Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a key Eurasian transport hub amidst shifts in global logistics. This conclusion was reached by authors at *Responsible Statecraft* while analyzing the consequences of the conflict involving Iran and the restructuring of international trade routes.

A series of tragedies on North Caucasus rivers: search for tourist in Karachay-Cherkessia enters third week; search for young woman in Essentuki called off
Society
A series of tragedies on North Caucasus rivers: search for tourist in Karachay-Cherkessia enters third week; search for young woman in Essentuki called off
7 July 2026

Rescuers have been searching for over two weeks for a Moscow resident who went missing while rafting on the Uchkulan mountain river in Karachay-Cherkessia.

Former Georgian Defense Minister Jailed for Calling for the Overthrow of the Ivanishvili Government
Politics
Former Georgian Defense Minister Jailed for Calling for the Overthrow of the Ivanishvili Government
6 July 2026

The Tbilisi City Court found former Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia guilty of publicly calling for the violent alteration of the constitutional order and sentenced him to two years and six months in prison.