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Breakaway Georgian Region's Leader Resigns Amid Election Protests

“I’m resigning the presidency in the name of maintaining stability in the country,” the Abkhazian president said.

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Court in Breakaway Georgian Region Annuls Contested Presidential Vote

The election had returned the pro-Russia incumbent but triggered rowdy protests.

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Lawmakers Ask Pro-Russian Leader in Breakaway Georgian Region to Resign After Protests

Dozens of demonstrators had broken into the authorities' headquarters and demanded the president's resignation.

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Russia to Fund Abkhazian Military Modernization Amid Growing Tensions

Georgia wants control of Abkhazia and another breakaway region, South Ossetia, back, and for Russian troops to leave.

3 Russian Soldiers Reported Dead After Transport Vehicle Falls Off Cliff

An armored personnel carrier (APC) carrying the soldiers fell in a ravine below a mountainous road in the Georgian breakaway republic of Abkhazia.

Teen Illegally Crosses Russian Border to Read Salinger Novel

“The 14-year-old trespasser explained his violation of the state border by a desire to read his favorite book in the quiet outdoors,” the FSB said...

U.S.'s Pompeo Condemns 'Russia's Occupation on Georgian Soil,' Pledges Support for NATO Membership

Pompeo said that the United States would support Georgia's eventual membership of the NATO military alliance.

Hackers Are Gearing Up for the World Cup in Russia, Analysts Say

Beware ticket offers and hotel rates that seem too good to be true.

World Cup Ticket Offices Open to Football Fans in 11 Russian Cities

Football fans in Moscow were reportedly disappointed with ticket availability.

Russian World Cup Stadium Finished Day Before First Test Match

The Samara Arena has struggled with delays and cost overruns, but gained approval just in time for Saturday's match.

Putin's Cousin Earned $95,000 Every Day in 2016

A recent investigation revealed Mikhail Shelomov to be a part of Putin’s inner circle which has amassed almost $24 billion

Putin Affirms Kremlin Support on Visit to Breakaway Abkhazia

President Vladimir Putin visited breakaway region of Abkhazia in Georgia on Tuesday to meet regional officials and reaffirm the Kremlin’s support for...

Jailed for a Text Message: Welcome to Krasnodar, the Epicenter of Russian Treason

It took just two text messages for Oksana Sevastidi to be convicted of treason. The 46-year-old sales assistant was not involved in politics, according...

Putin Approves Russian-Abkhazian Army Group

President Putin has signed an agreement on the unification of Russian military units with those of Abkhazia, a breakaway region of Georgia.

How Moscow's Museums Are Making Everyone Welcome

Instead of simply viewing the striking contemporary artwork on display at “Co-thinkers” — Garage’s latest exhibition — you’re encouraged to...

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