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Articles with tag "Georgia"

exiles under watch

Spy’s Confession Sheds Light on Russian Espionage in Georgia

The 20-year-old informant for Russia’s security services was sent to Tbilisi to report on the many exiles here. Now, he says, he’s come clean.
geopolitical playing field

Russia to Launch Football League for ‘Friendly’ Occupied, Separatist Territories

The league will include clubs from Crimea, eastern Ukraine and Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, as well as Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
New Neighbors

Georgians Grudgingly Accept Growing Russian Presence

Many Georgians are still fervently opposed to the country's sudden post-war influx of Russian expats.
Arrest warrant

War Crimes Court Issues Warrants for 2008 Russia-Georgia War

Three people, including two Russian nationals, are accused of committing multiple war crimes.
turned away

Pussy Riot Member Barred From Georgia as Russian Activists Face Entry Problems

Despite Georgia being a destination for anti-war Russians, several activists and journalists have faced problems at its border.
nowhere to go

Russian Blogger Stuck at Georgian Border After Fleeing ‘Political’ Terrorism Charges

Human rights advocates have called the terrorism charges against Insa Lander politically motivated.
changing hands

Georgian Government Takes Over Borjomi Shares From Sanctioned Russian Owners

Borjomi was forced to suspend production after its majority owner Alfa Group was sanctioned by the West.
making waves

Borjomi Workers Strike as Georgia Prepares To Take Over Russian Shares

Workers at Georgia’s iconic mineral water works haven’t been paid, and dozens were laid off, since the company’s Russian owners were sanctioned.
'legal uncertainty'

Georgia's Breakaway Region Ditches Referendum on Joining Russia

Tbilisi previously denounced South Ossetian plans to vote on joining Russia as "unacceptable."
ossetia referendum

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.
running dry

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.
Returning Home

‘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.
not so fast

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.
War fallout

Nervousness in South Caucasus as Russia Distracted in Ukraine

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

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.
YOGURT BATTLE

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.
mining hub

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. 
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