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Georgia’s Breakaway Region to Hold Referendum on Joining Russia in July: Leader

The leader of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia on Friday set July 17 as a date for a referendum on joining Russia.

Citing War, Georgia's Borjomi Suspends Production

The iconic water brand is owned by a Russian company that has been hit by sanctions as a result of the war in Ukraine.

‘Unprepared’ Emigres Trickle Back to Russia as War Drags On

Some of the returnees miss creature comforts, others want to plan a more permanent emigration.

Kremlin Plays Down South Ossetia Leader's Call to Join Russia

The president of the breakaway region of Georgia said he would seek to join Russia via a referendum on unity.

'age-old dream'

South Ossetia Leader Wants Public Debate on Joining Russia

The breakaway region is internationally recognized as part of Georgia but hosts Russian military bases.

Nervousness in South Caucasus as Russia Distracted in Ukraine

Russian weakness has traditionally been a harbinger of unrest in the region.

Georgia, a Bleak New Home for Russian Exiles

There are few routes out of Russia for those wishing to leave now. Western airspace is largely closed to Russian carriers.

Armenia, Georgia Battle Over Yogurt

The move has reignited long-standing who-did-it-first tensions that flare up frequently between the two ancient neighbors.

exiled opposition

Ex-Russian Lawmaker Gudkov Says Deported From Georgia

The Caucasus republic had become a haven for Russia's embattled opposition over the past year.

Georgia’s Mountainous Cryptocurrency Problem

The legendary mountain region of Svaneti has turned into a cryptocurrency mint, resulting in chronic electricity shortages.

'critical condition'

Georgia Hunger-Striking Ex-Leader Risks Dying Without Transfer – Doctor

Mikheil Saakashvili launched a hunger strike after being imprisoned on his return from exile in Ukraine, saying the arrest was political.

political prisoner

Georgia Ex-President Saakashvili Says Abused in Prison, Fears for Life

Chanting Saakashvili's name, about 40,000 demonstrators flooded on Monday evening into Tbilisi's Freedom Square.

waiting for freedom

Hunger-Striking Saakashvili a Headache for Georgian Government

Saakashvili has been refusing food for nearly a month since he was detained following his dramatic return to Georgia.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Pandora Papers. Covid death record. Billionaire arrest.

POLITICAL CRISIS

Georgia Ruling Party Leads Polls, Opposition Alleges Fraud

The elections were held in a tense atmosphere after the arrest of former president Mikheil Saakashvili.

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Georgian Ex-President’s Return From Exile a ‘Circus,’ Kremlin Says

Mikheil Saakashvili said he returned from exile despite the threat of arrest, calling on his supporters to take to the streets against the government.

BITTERSWEET EXILE

As Crackdown Intensifies, Russian Emigres Find Refuge in Georgia

The small Caucasian nation has become the destination of choice for a new generation of dissidents fleeing their homeland.

violent streets

Georgia LGBTQ Activists Cancel Pride March After Clashes

Organizers accused the prime minister of encouraging homophobic sentiments and his government of failing to "protect fundamental human rights."

unwelcome guest

Russian Journalist’s Georgia Visit Sparks Protests

Protesters said they opposed Vladimir Pozner’s visit over his comments that Georgia would never regain its breakaway regions.

Divide and rule

Russia Drops Info Bomb Into Georgia’s Political Crisis

A recent statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence chief deepens the rift between Georgia's warring political factions.

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