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Irakli Kobakhidze elected new chairman of Georgia's dream party “Georgian Dream”

This year on January 16, Irakli Kobakhidze, a member of parliament, was elected chairman of the party at the congress of the Georgian dream party “Georgian Dream”. Political analysts attribute this to his loyalty to the party leadership, his activity during the parliamentary elections and his education in the West. Informs “Kavkazskiy Uzel” on January 16.

The President of Moldova promises to make a personal contribution to good relations with Russia

Moldova's foreign policy priority is to establish good neighbourly relations with Romania and Ukraine, referring to the video conference of Moldovan President Maia Sandu with representatives of the diplomatic corps of the republic, “Newsmaker” writes.

Armin Laschet, a good choice for Russia, is elected president of the German Christian Democratic Union

This year in January 16, at the congress of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), 59-year-old Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet, was elected the party's new chairman, informs news agency “Interfax”.

Irakli Kobakhidze elected new chairman of Georgia's dream party “Georgian Dream”

The President of Moldova promises to make a personal contribution to good relations with Russia

Armin Laschet, a good choice for Russia, is elected president of the German Christian Democratic Union

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26,000 people have been granted citizenship in Turkmenistan in 15 years

According to local media, more than 26,000 refugees and stateless persons have been admitted to Turkmen citizenship in 15 years, “Centralasia” writes.

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Irakli Kobakhidze elected new chairman of Georgia's dream party “Georgian Dream”

This year on January 16, Irakli Kobakhidze, a member of parliament, was elected chairman of the party at the congress of the Georgian dream party “Georgian Dream”. Political analysts attribute this to his loyalty to the party leadership, his activity during the parliamentary elections and his education in the West. Informs “Kavkazskiy Uzel” on January 16.

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The President of Moldova promises to make a personal contribution to good relations with Russia

Moldova's foreign policy priority is to establish good neighbourly relations with Romania and Ukraine, referring to the video conference of Moldovan President Maia Sandu with representatives of the diplomatic corps of the republic, “Newsmaker” writes.

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Armin Laschet, a good choice for Russia, is elected president of the German Christian Democratic Union

This year in January 16, at the congress of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), 59-year-old Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet, was elected the party's new chairman, informs news agency “Interfax”.

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In Kazakhstan, inspections of educational institutions of the Ministry of Interior will take place

According to the order of the Minister of the Interior Erlan Turgunbayev, in the first quarter of this year all educational institutions of the Ministry of the Interior will conduct complex inspections aimed at assessing the study process, living conditions, psychological atmosphere, as well as financial and economic activities, writes “Centralasia”.

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The European Court of Human Rights agrees to deal with Ukraine's claim against Russia regarding the situation in Crimea

European Court of Human Rights has agreed to look into the Ukraine's claim against Russia for human rights violations in Crimea, “Kommersant” reports.

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In total, Russian tax residents hold more than 13 trillion rubles or 177 billion USD in foreign accounts

Speaking at the Gaidar Forum, Deputy Head of the Federal Tax Service (FTS), Dmitry Volvach said that a total of more than RUB 13 trillion [more than USD 177 billion] is in foreign accounts held by 400,000 Russian tax residents, informs news agency “Interfax”.

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Turkmenistan will build facilities in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of independence

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow instructed to continue the construction of new facilities in the country, and in 2021 to dedicate their commissioning to the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of the country's independence, “Stanradar” writes.

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Bidzina Ivanishvili about life in politics and without it

Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of the Georgian power party “Georgian Dream”, on January 11 announced his departure from politics and public life, and announced that in the future he would no longer be a representative of his party, the “Georgian Dream”, informs news outlet “Novosti Georgia” on January 13.

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According to journalists, in his work, the President of Ukraine is increasingly open to the approach he accused his predecessor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been able to solve problems during his term, whose existence he blamed on his predecessor, President Petro Poroshenko, during the pre-election debate on 19 April 2019, writes news outlet “Ukrayinska Pravda”.

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Characteristics of the personality of the Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin. Part II

It should be noted that some facts from M. Mishustin's biography indicate his possible connections with various Russian power structures. Firstly, it could be described as a kind of “family affair” because, according to some sources, the Russian Prime Minister’s father, Vladimir, served on Committee for State Security KGB before working for the “Aeroflot”.

Description of the personality of the Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin. Part I

Observers of the political process had probably predicted that Russian President Vladimir Putin would announce amendments to the constitution in his message to the Federal Assembly on January 15, 2020. However, none of the experts expected the then Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s government would resign on the same day and that V. Putin will elect Mikhail Mishustin, the then head of the Federal Tax Service's FNS.

Covid-19 in Turkmenistan. Part II

The concealing of cases of Covid-19 infections have activated extensive dissatisfaction among the Turkmens living abroad. Since spring several protest actions have taken place.

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Armin Laschet, a good choice for Russia, is elected president of the German Christian Democratic Union

This year in January 16, at the congress of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), 59-year-old Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet, was elected the party's new chairman, informs news agency “Interfax”.

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The European Court of Human Rights agrees to deal with Ukraine's claim against Russia regarding the situation in Crimea

European Court of Human Rights has agreed to look into the Ukraine's claim against Russia for human rights violations in Crimea, “Kommersant” reports.

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In total, Russian tax residents hold more than 13 trillion rubles or 177 billion USD in foreign accounts

Speaking at the Gaidar Forum, Deputy Head of the Federal Tax Service (FTS), Dmitry Volvach said that a total of more than RUB 13 trillion [more than USD 177 billion] is in foreign accounts held by 400,000 Russian tax residents, informs news agency “Interfax”.

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Newly elected US President Joseph Biden nominates former ambassador to Russia as a CIA Director Candidate

Newly elected US President Joseph Biden has appointed former Ambassador to Russia and Deputy Secretary of State William Burns as a candidate for the post of CIA Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, informs edition „Kommersant”.

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Belarus

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Lukashenko: The draft of the new Constitution of Belarus is planned to be drafted by the end of 2021

The draft of the new constitution of Belarus is planned to be drafted by the end of 2021, referring to the interview of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko with the Russian journalist Nailya Asker-Zade, informs news agency “Interfax”.

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The EU's Eastern Partnership countries will face similar challenges this year, an expert predicts

In 2021 in the EU Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) similar socio-economic and political processes will be observed, predicts political scientist Dionis Chenusha, who is a professor at the University of Giessen.

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Former Belarusian special service worker leaks records of Belarusian KGB staff discussing journalist Pavel Sheremet's murder

Igor Makar, a former employee of the special unit “Almaz” of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus, has expressed his readiness to testify in the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine about the conditions of the hearing of the KGB leadership of the Belarus State Security Committee. He also in...

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Alexander Lukashenko calls for the Belarusian People's Assembly to become a constitutional body

This year on December 8, Alexander Lukashenko, visiting the Stovbc District Central Hospital, proposed to make the Belarusian People's Assembly a constitutional body, informs edition “TUT.BY”.

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Ukraine

The European Court of Human Rights agrees to deal with Ukraine's claim against Russia regarding the situation in Crimea

European Court of Human Rights has agreed to look into the Ukraine's claim against Russia for human rights violations in Crimea, “Kommersant” reports.

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According to journalists, in his work, the President of Ukraine is increasingly open to the approach he accused his predecessor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been able to solve problems during his term, whose existence he blamed on his predecessor, President Petro Poroshenko, during the pre-election debate on 19 April 2019, writes news outlet “Ukrayinska Pravda”.

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The President of Moldova is visiting Ukraine on her first foreign visit

On January 12, Moldovan President Maia Sandu paid her first foreign visit to Kiev, where she met with her Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and other high-level officials, “Kommersant” reports.

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The US is imposing sanctions on Ukrainian citizens for interfering in the US presidential election

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on seven people associated with Ukrainian MP Andrii Derkach and four media outlets for interfering in last year's US presidential election, informs edition “Ukrayinska Pravda”.

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Moldova

The President of Moldova promises to make a personal contribution to good relations with Russia

Moldova's foreign policy priority is to establish good neighbourly relations with Romania and Ukraine, referring to the video conference of Moldovan President Maia Sandu with representatives of the diplomatic corps of the republic, “Newsmaker” writes.

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The President of Moldova is visiting Ukraine on her first foreign visit

On January 12, Moldovan President Maia Sandu paid her first foreign visit to Kiev, where she met with her Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and other high-level officials, “Kommersant” reports.

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The EU's Eastern Partnership countries will face similar challenges this year, an expert predicts

In 2021 in the EU Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) similar socio-economic and political processes will be observed, predicts political scientist Dionis Chenusha, who is a professor at the University of Giessen.

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Expert opinion on Moldova's policy in 2021

Experts surveyed by “News Maker” believe, that the new year 2021 is unlikely to change for the better for Moldovan politics and, consequently, for Moldovan society. New faces will not appear on the political scene, but old ones will continue to “fight without rules” on all fronts. At the same time, ...

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Georgia

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Irakli Kobakhidze elected new chairman of Georgia's dream party “Georgian Dream”

This year on January 16, Irakli Kobakhidze, a member of parliament, was elected chairman of the party at the congress of the Georgian dream party “Georgian Dream”. Political analysts attribute this to his loyalty to the party leadership, his activity during the parliamentary elections and his educat...

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Bidzina Ivanishvili about life in politics and without it

Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of the Georgian power party “Georgian Dream”, on January 11 announced his departure from politics and public life, and announced that in the future he would no longer be a representative of his party, the “Georgian Dream”, informs news outlet “Novosti Georgia” on Jan...

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Georgian ruling party leader Bidzina Ivanishvili announces his departure from politics

The leader of the Georgian power party “Georgian Dream” Bidzina Ivanishvili announced the decision to resign from the position of the party chairman and suspend his political activities this year on January 11. News edition “Kavkazskiy Uzel” writes on January 11.

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The EU's Eastern Partnership countries will face similar challenges this year, an expert predicts

In 2021 in the EU Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) similar socio-economic and political processes will be observed, predicts political scientist Dionis Chenusha, who is a professor at the University of Giessen.

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Armenia

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Armenian opposition leader Vazgen Manukyan describes Moscow talks as “another defeat for Armenia”

Vazgen Manukyan, the candidate for the post of prime minister nominated by the Armenian opposition “Salvation of the Motherland”, believes that the talks between the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan Vladimir Putin, Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev, which took place in Moscow on January 11, ...

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On the meeting of the Presidents of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Kremlin

After this year January 11 talks between the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan Vladimir Putin, Nikol Pashinyan and Serzh Sargsyan in Moscow, the President of Russia announced that Moscow, Yerevan and Azerbaijan would establish a working group for the reconstruction and further development of...

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The EU's Eastern Partnership countries will face similar challenges this year, an expert predicts

In 2021 in the EU Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) similar socio-economic and political processes will be observed, predicts political scientist Dionis Chenusha, who is a professor at the University of Giessen.

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Armenian opposition names four ways to secure the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan

Ishaan Sagatelyan, a spokeswoman for the opposition Armenian Revolutionary Federation “Dashnakcutjun”, outlined four mechanisms for securing the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. “Sputnik Armenia” writes on December 22.

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Azerbaijan

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Armenian opposition leader Vazgen Manukyan describes Moscow talks as “another defeat for Armenia”

Vazgen Manukyan, the candidate for the post of prime minister nominated by the Armenian opposition “Salvation of the Motherland”, believes that the talks between the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan Vladimir Putin, Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev, which took place in Moscow on January 11, ...

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On the meeting of the Presidents of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Kremlin

After this year January 11 talks between the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan Vladimir Putin, Nikol Pashinyan and Serzh Sargsyan in Moscow, the President of Russia announced that Moscow, Yerevan and Azerbaijan would establish a working group for the reconstruction and further development of...

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Greece starts receiving Azerbaijani natural gas via TAP (Transadriatic Pipeline) pipeline

Natural gas supplies to the Caspian Sea region via the TAP pipeline have started for Greece. On January 8, referring to the Greek company “DEPA”, the news publication “Trend” informs.

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The EU's Eastern Partnership countries will face similar challenges this year, an expert predicts

In 2021 in the EU Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) similar socio-economic and political processes will be observed, predicts political scientist Dionis Chenusha, who is a professor at the University of Giessen.

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Kazakhstan

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In Kazakhstan, inspections of educational institutions of the Ministry of Interior will take place

According to the order of the Minister of the Interior Erlan Turgunbayev, in the first quarter of this year all educational institutions of the Ministry of the Interior will conduct complex inspections aimed at assessing the study process, living conditions, psychological atmosphere, as well as fina...

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Kazakhstan parliamentary elections

On January 10 of this year, the elections to the lower house of parliament were held in Kazakhstan, in which five parties participated, informs news outlet “Centralasia”.

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In Kazakhstan, the possibility of early release of convicts for corruption has been abolished

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev supported amendments to laws that increase penalties for corruption, as well as abolishing the possibility of early release of law enforcement officers and intermediaries involved in corruption crimes, writes “Centralasia”.

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Unrest is predicted for Kazakhstan after the parliamentary elections

Parliamentary elections will take place in Kazakhstan on January 10 of this year, and possibly they will be followed by riots like in Belarus, “Stanradar” writes.

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Uzbekistan

In Uzbekistan, bloggers will have to delete illegal content

The government has approved procedures for sending warnings to website and messenger owners, as well as bloggers, about deleting posted information, the dissemination of which is prohibited in Uzbekistan, writes “Centralasia”.

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A USD 287.5 million reserve has been set up in Uzbekistan to fight the pandemic

Addressing the annual message to parliament, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that combating Covid-19 will be a priority in health care in 2021, with a USD 287.5 million reserve, informs “Kabar”.

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In Uzbekistan, the Prosecutor General is charged with corruption and other crimes

Bukhara District Prosecutor Dzhasur Fozilov released a video addressed to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on December 11 of this year, accusing Attorney General Nigmatilla Yuldashev of criminal groups and corruption in Bukhara, according to edition “Centralasia”.

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Uzbekistan has been allocated USD 93 million to promote economic development

Asian Development Bank supported USD 93 million loan for Competitiveness and Inclusive Development Skills Development for Modern Economy project in Uzbekistan, “Centralasia” writes.

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Turkmenistan

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26,000 people have been granted citizenship in Turkmenistan in 15 years

According to local media, more than 26,000 refugees and stateless persons have been admitted to Turkmen citizenship in 15 years, “Centralasia” writes.

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Turkmenistan will build facilities in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of independence

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow instructed to continue the construction of new facilities in the country, and in 2021 to dedicate their commissioning to the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of the country's independence, “Stanradar” writes.

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The construction of the Turkmen natural gas pipeline will be delayed by at least six months

Turkmen Foreign Minister Rasit Meredow discusses construction of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India natural gas pipeline with Werner Lipak, Director General of the Asian Development Bank in Central and West Asia, writes “Centralasia”.

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Turkmenistan will export oil to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani company “SOCAR Trading” won the tender for the purchase of Turkmen oil, writes the publication “Centralasia”.

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Kyrgyzstan

New president elected in Kyrgyzstan

On January 10 of this year, Kyrgyzstan held presidential elections, in which 17 candidates participated, as well as a referendum on the form of public administration - presidential or parliamentary, informs the publication "Akipress".

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In Kyrgyzstan, a constitutional referendum will be held in parallel with the presidential elections

Parliament supported the decision to hold a referendum on the form of republican government at the same time as the presidential election, on January 10, 2021, the “Deutche Welle” edition informs.

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Visit of the Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament to Russia

Talent Mamitov, Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament and Acting President, visited Moscow on December 7 and 8 of this year, writes “Centralasia”.

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The CSTO calls for an international summit to discuss security issues

This year on December 2, the session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) took place remotely, informs news agency “TASS”.

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Tajikistan

Tajikistan plans to resume electrical power limitations

President Emomali Rahmon said that it would be necessary to restore the limits of electricity supply in case the population uses electricity ruthlessly, the “Fergana” newspaper writes, referring to the President's speech in consultation with regional and city leaders.

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Tajikistan's GDP will exceed USD 10 billion over the next three years

Tajikistan's Ministry of Finance predicts that the country's GDP will exceed 10 billion USD in the next three years, writes “Centralasia”.

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In Tajikistan, penalties for inciting national and religious hatred have been reduced

President Emomali Rahmon supports amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offenses, “Fergana” writes.

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“Palace of Unity” put into operation in Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon and Rustam Emomali, Mayor of Dushanbe, participated in putting into operation the state institution “Kohi Vahdat” (“Palace of Unity”) after repairs and modernization, which took place from 2017, “Hovar” writes.

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Donetsk People’s Republic

The Donetsk People's Republic has detained one of the suspects in the MH17 case

Leonid Harchenko, one of the five suspects in the crash of the MH17 flight of Malaysian aircraft, was detained by the DNR authorities of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian service of the „BBC” broadcasts.

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Volodymyr Zelensky commissioned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop a mechanism to simplify the procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decree on July 17, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned to develop a mechanism to facilitate the acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship by ethnic Ukrainians from friendly countries. On July 17, referri...

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Presidential candidates have become known for the Republic of Donetsk

For this years November 11th scheduled Donetsk election, five candidates were registered, referring to the statement by the head of the Central Election Commission, Olga Pozdnakova, on October 5, writes the newspaper Lenta.

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Analyst: new leader of Donetsk People’s Republic to be Deniss Pushilin

Moscow has chosen the current acting leader and parliament speaker Deniss Pushilin to be the new leader of the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to researcher of the US think tank Jamestown Foundation Vladimr Sokor.

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Lugansk People’s Republic

The Russian language of the Luhansk People's Republic has the status of the only state language

Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the Luhansk People's Republic, has signed the amendments to the constitution adopted by the parliament on June 3 of this year, which define Russian as the only state language, referring to L. Pasechnik's post on the microblogging site „Twitter”, the Russian news agency ...

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Ukrainian citizens captured by LNR in Luhansk People's Republic are tortured, ex-prisoner claims

Ukraine's citizens being held captive by the LNR in Luhansk People's Republic are being tortured, according to Andriy Yarovoy, a human rights activist and a spokesman for the charity „Aljans gromodskogo zdarovja”, who was being released from the LNR on December 29, 2019.

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Volodymyr Zelensky commissioned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop a mechanism to simplify the procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decree on July 17, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned to develop a mechanism to facilitate the acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship by ethnic Ukrainians from friendly countries. On July 17, referri...

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A businessman near Vladimir Putin may have arranged the assassination of Igor Plotnitsky's associate

Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, may have organized a former Luhansk People's Republic leader LNR leader Igor Plotnitsky's assassination, writes Russian edition of Novaya Gazeta.

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Transnistria

Transnistria rejects Moldova's demand for the withdrawal of a Russian military contingent from the region

Tiraspol considers the transformation of Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria into a civilian mission and the withdrawal of Russian troops from the region premature and impossible, referring to an interview with Transnistrian Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev on “Rossiya 24”, “Infotag” reports. ...

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The Transnistrian parliamentary election monopoly is guaranteed by the largest economic group in the self-proclaimed republic

As a result of the Transnistrian elections held on November 29 of this year, only persons related to the “Sherif's” holding have entered the parliament of the self-proclaimed republic, “Kommersant” informs.

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Recently, the Transnistrian conflict has escalated, according to an expert

Recent escalation of the Transnistrian conflict, according to Ion Manole, one of the leading Transnistrian experts in Moldova.

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Vladimir Putin mentions it being possible to return several Armenian-occupied regions to Azerbaijan

Russia initially spoke about the possibility of returning "five and two more" occupied regions of Armenia to Azerbaijan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the investment forum “VTB Capital” “Rossiya zovyot!”, this year on October 29, news publication “Interfax” writes. ...

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Abkhazia

The "borderisation" of the occupied territories of Georgia affected about 14 villages during the pandemic

According to Georgian Minister of State for Reconciliation and Civil Equality Teya Ahvlediani, Russian-backed separatists are continuing the so-called "borderisation" process, which is also taking place during the pandemic and has affected about 14 villages this year. Edition "Georgia Online" writes...

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Kavkaz-20 exercise takes place in the south of Russia and the South Caucasus

About 80,000 people are participating in Russia's strategic military exercise “Kavkaz-20”, which began this year on September 21 in the southern regions of Russia, as well as in Armenia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, referring to the Russian Ministry of Defence, “Kavkazskiy Uzel” informs.

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Opposition leader Aslan Bzhania wins in Abkhazia's presidential election

According to preliminary results of the Central Election Commission of Abkhazia (CEC), this year on March 22, Aslan Bzhania, 57-year-old leader of the opposition in Abkhazia, wins 56.5% of the vote in presidential elections in Abkhazia, Vice-Prime Minister and former Minister of Economy Adgur Ardzin...

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Opposition leader Aslan Bzhania reopens election campaign

Aslan Bzhania, candidate for President of Abkhazia has returned to the Republic on the evening of March 14 and resumed his election campaign, planning meetings with voters. On March 15, informs „Kavkazsky Uzel”.

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South Ossetia

The "borderisation" of the occupied territories of Georgia affected about 14 villages during the pandemic

According to Georgian Minister of State for Reconciliation and Civil Equality Teya Ahvlediani, Russian-backed separatists are continuing the so-called "borderisation" process, which is also taking place during the pandemic and has affected about 14 villages this year. Edition "Georgia Online" writes...

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Kavkaz-20 exercise takes place in the south of Russia and the South Caucasus

About 80,000 people are participating in Russia's strategic military exercise “Kavkaz-20”, which began this year on September 21 in the southern regions of Russia, as well as in Armenia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, referring to the Russian Ministry of Defence, “Kavkazskiy Uzel” informs.

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Police brutality provokes a domestic political crisis in South Ossetia

South Ossetian President Anatoly Bibilov signed an order to dismiss Prime Minister Erik Pukhayev on August 29, “Kommersant” reports.

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In South Ossetia, we are witnessing a socio-economic crisis, a publication says

South Ossetia has recently faced a political, economic and food crisis, “Kommersant” reports.

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Nagorno-Karabakh

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Armenian opposition leader Vazgen Manukyan describes Moscow talks as “another defeat for Armenia”

Vazgen Manukyan, the candidate for the post of prime minister nominated by the Armenian opposition “Salvation of the Motherland”, believes that the talks between the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan Vladimir Putin, Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev, which took place in Moscow on January 11, ...

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev warns that no one will enter Nagorno-Karabakh without Baku's consent

At a meeting on the results of 2020, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev emphasized that Azerbaijan showed responsibility and justice in the second war of Nagorno-Karabakh by not entering Armenia, even though rockets were fired and dozens of Azerbaijani citizens were killed. News edition “Turan...

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Resolutions adopted by the Dutch Parliament on Nagorno-Karabakh are considered biased by Baku

On November 17, the Dutch parliament passed a resolution on individual sanctions against Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his wife, Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva, for war crimes against Nagorno-Karabakh. The Dutch parliament also called on the EU to declare an embargo on the arms trade with ...

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Vladimir Putin allows the possibility of increasing the number of Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia can increase the number of peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh if all parties to the conflict deem it necessary, this year in the December 17 press conference said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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