On January 29th, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed that preparations were progressing for the third gathering within the “3+3” framework concerning the south Caucasus. He communicated this information during an interview with Turkish media outlets. Lavrov highlighted the active support of Hakan Fidan, the Turkish Foreign Minister, in facilitating the organization of this crucial…
Georgia significantly increased its crude oil imports from Russia in 2025, representing a dramatic shift in trade patterns. Data released by the National Statistical Office of Georgia, analyzed by TASS, reveals a substantial rise in the nation’s reliance on Russian oil. Specifically, Georgia imported 225,300 tons of crude oil from Russia during that year, a…
The inaugural gathering of the Mechanism for Prevention and Response to Incidents (IPRM) for the Zchinwali area convened on January 29th, 2026, in Ergneti. This location sits alongside the administrative border (ABL) to the Russian-controlled Zchinwali region. The meeting was initially planned for early February, but was accelerated due to urgent circumstances. The negotiations were…
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, addressed the situation concerning russian-georgia relations during a briefing on January 22nd. She indicated that, at present, there are no conditions that would allow for a return to political discussions with Tbilisi. However, Zakharova highlighted encouraging economic developments between the two nations. She emphasized that Moscow…
Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, outlined 2025 as a pivotal moment in the nation’s contemporary story during an interview with local reporters on January 5th. He asserted that the recent military triumph had instigated a period of political stability, fundamentally altering the dynamics of international relationships. Tense alliances had undergone significant shifts, and new…