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Russia warns of consequences of Armenia's accession to the EU
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Russia warns of consequences of Armenia's accession to the EU
15 February 2025

Companies from the EAEU countries will not be able to rely on Armenia, "given the possible negative consequences of its integration with the EU." This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova. She added that in such conditions, EAEU business structures will reorient themselves to other partners.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner spent over 1,000 days in solitary confinement
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner spent over 1,000 days in solitary confinement
14 February 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Teymur Abdullaev was released from the punishment cell of IK-2 in Bashkortostan after 60 days. In total, in five years in the colony, he spent 1,009 days in solitary confinement.

Zakharova predicts failure of attempts to
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Zakharova predicts failure of attempts to "catch luck" in connection with the conflict around the Embraer crash
14 February 2025

Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova commented on the tension that arose in relations between Moscow and Baku against the backdrop of the high-profile air crash. She is convinced that attempts to "drive wedges" between the two countries with "such a common history" will not be successful.

Ukraine thanks Azerbaijan for its support in restoring the city of Irpen
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Ukraine thanks Azerbaijan for its support in restoring the city of Irpen
14 February 2025

Ukrainian officials, acting head of the Kyiv region administration Mykola Kalashnik and secretary of the Irpen city council Anzhela Makeeva, as well as the ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kyiv Seymur Mardaliev, got acquainted with the restored infrastructure of the Ukrainian city of Irpen.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for a boycott of the
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The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for a boycott of the "self-proclaimed" Georgian authorities
14 February 2025

Yesterday, February 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution "On the further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia", which was supported by 400 out of 720 members. 63 members of parliament voted against, 81 abstained.

The leadership of the temporary investigative commission to investigate the activities of Mikheil Saakashvili's government has been approved
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The leadership of the temporary investigative commission to investigate the activities of Mikheil Saakashvili's government has been approved
13 February 2025

The first meeting of the temporary investigative commission (TIC) to investigate the "crimes" of the United National Movement party during its time in power was held in Georgia. This body was recently created by the country's parliament, which is effectively a one-party body and consists of members of the ruling Georgian Dream.

Only three foreign parliamentary delegations of observers will come to Abkhazia for the presidential elections
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Only three foreign parliamentary delegations of observers will come to Abkhazia for the presidential elections
13 February 2025

On February 15, early presidential elections will be held in the self-proclaimed Republic of Abkhazia. Official parliamentary delegations of observers were sent only by Russia, South Ossetia and Transnistria.

Previously convicted Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli calls for release of Georgian colleague
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Previously convicted Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli calls for release of Georgian colleague
13 February 2025

Opposition Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli has called on the Georgian authorities to release Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder and director of the Batumelebi newspaper group. She has been on a hunger strike in prison for over a month in protest – she is accused of using violence against a police officer.

The number of political prisoners in Azerbaijan has reached 357
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The number of political prisoners in Azerbaijan has reached 357
13 February 2025

In two months, the number of political prisoners in Azerbaijan has increased by 26 people and reached 357. The list was compiled by the director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy Leyla Yunus and the head of the Center for Monitoring Political Prisoners Elshan Hasanov.

Kobakhidze said that Georgia is ready to resume the process of European integration
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Kobakhidze said that Georgia is ready to resume the process of European integration
12 February 2025

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, in response to a question about whether it is necessary to wait four years before starting negotiations on the country's accession to the European Union, said that it depends on Brussels. Speaking about the prospects of the European integration process, he noted the successful development of the economy and stability.