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Another Stalin monument to appear in Russia
Society
Another Stalin monument to appear in Russia
23 December 2024

The Orel City Council deputies voted to develop a project for the Alley of Victors. Monuments to Stalin, Zhukov, and Rokossovsky will be erected there.

Zurabishvili gave Georgian Dream six days to agree on a date for new elections
Politics
Zurabishvili gave Georgian Dream six days to agree on a date for new elections
22 December 2024

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, as previously announced, spoke at a protest rally in front of parliament, despite obstacles from the authorities. Before that, local media reported that the Interior Ministry confiscated a car with sound equipment and a stage without explanation, and it was taken to an impound lot.

Kobakhidze Threatened Zurabishvili with Prison and Said There Will Be No Re-Elections
Politics
Kobakhidze Threatened Zurabishvili with Prison and Said There Will Be No Re-Elections
22 December 2024

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has threatened the country's president with prison. He warned that if Salome Zurabishvili does not vacate her residence by December 29, it will be considered a criminal offense.

Georgian volunteer killed in battle on Ukrainian side
Politics
Georgian volunteer killed in battle on Ukrainian side
22 December 2024

Georgian citizen Badri Kvaratskhelia was killed in battles in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He fought on the Ukrainian side as part of the Georgian Legion.

Abkhazia appealed to Russia for help due to energy collapse
Politics
Abkhazia appealed to Russia for help due to energy collapse
22 December 2024

The collapse of the energy system has disrupted the normal functioning of life support facilities and the economy of Abkhazia. It may face a humanitarian disaster. This was stated by Acting President Badra Gunba.

Crimean Tatar imam transferred from pretrial detention center
Human rights
Crimean Tatar imam transferred from pretrial detention center
21 December 2024

Crimean Tatar imam Raif Fevziev, who was sentenced to 17 years, was transferred from pretrial detention center No. 3 in Novocherkassk (Rostov region). His relatives do not know which prison he is to be taken to.

Georgia announces large-scale protest action
Politics
Georgia announces large-scale protest action "Chain of Unity"
21 December 2024

A large-scale protest action will take place in several cities of Georgia at 15:00 on December 28, the SOVA Telegram channel reports. The demonstrators will form a human chain - the so-called "chain of unity".

Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People became Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey
Politics
Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People became Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey
21 December 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Nariman Dzhelal (Dzhelyalov) as Ambassador to Turkey. The Ukrainian leader wrote about this on his Telegram channel.

Azerbaijani authorities criticize European Parliament resolution
Politics
Azerbaijani authorities criticize European Parliament resolution
20 December 2024

The Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) rejected the criticism leveled at the country's authorities in the European Parliament resolution. It concerned repressions against journalists and activists.

Georgian Prime Minister Expresses Readiness to Discuss Foreign Agent Law with a Small Caveat
Politics
Georgian Prime Minister Expresses Readiness to Discuss Foreign Agent Law with a Small Caveat
20 December 2024

At a meeting with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, the Georgian government once again confirmed its openness to discussing the law on foreign agents. This was stated by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.