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Georgia is introducing a curfew

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia on March 30 announced that a curfew would be introduced in the country and from 21:00-06:00 pedestrian and transport traffic is banned, informs „Georgia Online” news outlet.

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President of Ukraine loses power monopoly over parliament

This year on March 30 extraordinary session of the Ukrainian parliament took place, which revealed that President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost the monopoly of power over parliament, reports „LigaBiznesInform”.

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Russian people's views on the current political course and President Vladimir Putin

This year on March 27 and 30, the „Levada-Centr” sociological survey published data from several surveys on the attitude of the Russian people to the current political course and political events in the country in March.

Georgia is introducing a curfew

President of Ukraine loses power monopoly over parliament

Russian people's views on the current political course and President Vladimir Putin

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The Turkmen potassium plant remains unprofitable

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reprimands head of state-owned „Turkmenhimiya” company Niyazli Niyazliev, pointing out that the Garlyk potassium plant remains unprofitable, „Fergana” writes.

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Georgia is introducing a curfew

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia on March 30 announced that a curfew would be introduced in the country and from 21:00-06:00 pedestrian and transport traffic is banned, informs „Georgia Online” news outlet.

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President of Ukraine loses power monopoly over parliament

This year on March 30 extraordinary session of the Ukrainian parliament took place, which revealed that President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost the monopoly of power over parliament, reports „LigaBiznesInform”.

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Russian people's views on the current political course and President Vladimir Putin

This year on March 27 and 30, the „Levada-Centr” sociological survey published data from several surveys on the attitude of the Russian people to the current political course and political events in the country in March.

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In Tajikistan, young people are recruited for military service with offers of free driver training

Free-of-charge driver training courses for youth volunteering in the Army have been organized by the Hatlon County (South of the country) Administration, writes „Asia-plus”.

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In the pre-election struggle in Georgia, politicians are well placed to accept all means, even the coronavirus crisis

This year on March 27, the Georgian Ministry of the Interior (MI) fined opposition NGOs "New Leaders' Initiatives" for failing to comply with the state of emergency, informs „Novosti-Georgia”.

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Brother of the head of the Ukrainian President's office has "traded" public office positions, journalists say

Andriy Yermak's, the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, brother Dennis, is involved in the "trade" of government positions, according to Geo Leros, a member of the Sluga Naroda parliamentary faction who filmed evidence with a hidden camera in the autumn of 2019 for „Svoboda” show of „Shemi” radio station.

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Russia's economy will shrink due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Russian economy will inevitably fall into recession, and Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a non-working week (March 28 to April 5) will only exacerbate this.

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Uzbekistan emphasizes the priority of the Uzbek language over Russian

Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov called for emphasis on Uzbek in public life - in advertisements, signboards and posters, writes news outlet „Akipress”.

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The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine is involved in corruption, a power party MP informs

Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, is involved in high-level corruption, according to a statement by Geo Leros, a member of the Sluga Naroda parliamentary group, informs „Cenzor”.

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Pre-election situation in Georgia. Part I

Slightly less than a year before the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 31, 2020, the situation in Georgia is politically unstable, protests against parliamentary decisions have taken place in the country, social and economic problems have increased, and crime has increased significantly.

Trends in Authoritarianism in Ukraine. Part III

The scope of this study precludes an in-depth look at the attitudes of former Ukrainian presidents and heads of government to democratic processes and an in-depth assessment of possible authoritarian tendencies in the country over a longer period of time. Further the emphasis is placed on the decisions made by the present President V.Zelensky since the start of his Presidency. The issues are discussed of dismissal of senior officials of the public administration and the appointment of new person

Trends in Authoritarianism in Ukraine. Part II

In the summer of 2016, Maxim Rathushny, a coordinator of the Ukrainian-based Mass Media Institute, coordinator of the "Media Management Monitoring" project, concluded: "A scrupulous study of the Ukrainian mass media sector has led to the clear conclusion that Ukrainians live in a state ruled by tycoons. In a system where business can only exist through links to politics and vice versa.

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Russian Federation

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Russian people's views on the current political course and President Vladimir Putin

This year on March 27 and 30, the „Levada-Centr” sociological survey published data from several surveys on the attitude of the Russian people to the current political course and political events in the country in March.

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Russia's economy will shrink due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Russian economy will inevitably fall into recession, and Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a non-working week (March 28 to April 5) will only exacerbate this.

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Participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin in G20 videoconference

This year on 26 March, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended G20 summit held in videoconference format, informs Kremlin official website.

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Russia and Belarus agree on oil supply conditions

Belarusian Prime Minister Syarhey Rumas on March 24 of this year, explained the conditions under which Minsk agreed on oil imports from Russia, informs news outlet „BelTA”.

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Belarus

Russia and Belarus agree on oil supply conditions

Belarusian Prime Minister Syarhey Rumas on March 24 of this year, explained the conditions under which Minsk agreed on oil imports from Russia, informs news outlet „BelTA”.

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Closer integration of Eastern Partnership countries into the EU is not expected in the next ten years, the study shows

By 2030, four major scenarios for the development of the Eastern European region are possible, referring to a study published in „Visegrad Insight” by experts from more than 30 member states of the EU Eastern Partnership Program, says Serhiy Getmanchuk, researcher at the „Ukrajinska Prizma”. ...

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Edition: Russia proposes to establish 12 transnational institutions for Belarus

During the Union States Integration talks, Moscow offered to create 12 transnational institutions in Minsk, citing sources, „RBK” informs.

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Possible political successors of Alexander Lukashenko

Russian edition of „Ogonok” on March 2 issue has investigated potential political successors to the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko.

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Ukraine

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President of Ukraine loses power monopoly over parliament

This year on March 30 extraordinary session of the Ukrainian parliament took place, which revealed that President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost the monopoly of power over parliament, reports „LigaBiznesInform”.

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Brother of the head of the Ukrainian President's office has "traded" public office positions, journalists say

Andriy Yermak's, the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, brother Dennis, is involved in the "trade" of government positions, according to Geo Leros, a member of the Sluga Naroda parliamentary faction who filmed evidence with a hidden camera in the autumn of 2019 for „Svoboda” show of „Shemi” r...

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The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine is involved in corruption, a power party MP informs

Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, is involved in high-level corruption, according to a statement by Geo Leros, a member of the Sluga Naroda parliamentary group, informs „Cenzor”.

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Former Ukrainian Attorney General announces intention to engage in politics

Former Attorney General of Ukraine Ruslan Riaboshapka and ex-Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk plan to create new political force, R.Riaboshapka revealed in an interview with journalist Alesia Batsman.

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Moldova

Closer integration of Eastern Partnership countries into the EU is not expected in the next ten years, the study shows

By 2030, four major scenarios for the development of the Eastern European region are possible, referring to a study published in „Visegrad Insight” by experts from more than 30 member states of the EU Eastern Partnership Program, says Serhiy Getmanchuk, researcher at the „Ukrajinska Prizma”. ...

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Official coalition of the pro-Kremlin Socialist Party and the Democratic Party has been made

On March 16, the Socialist and Democratic Party signed an agreement to form an official coalition, „Infotag” reports. \

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The most popular Moldovan politician is the president, according to a poll

If elections were held in Moldova at the moment, only three political forces would overcome the electoral barrier to parliament, citing data from a „Public Opinion” poll conducted between February 22 and March 7, „Infotag” reports.

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The change of government in Ukraine and Moldova demonstrates the similarity of their domestic political processes, an expert believes

Moldova and Ukraine are currently experiencing similar political processes, says Dionis Chenusha, a political observer in Moldova.

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Georgia

Georgia is introducing a curfew

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia on March 30 announced that a curfew would be introduced in the country and from 21:00-06:00 pedestrian and transport traffic is banned, informs „Georgia Online” news outlet.

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Domestic policy

In the pre-election struggle in Georgia, politicians are well placed to accept all means, even the coronavirus crisis

This year on March 27, the Georgian Ministry of the Interior (MI) fined opposition NGOs "New Leaders' Initiatives" for failing to comply with the state of emergency, informs „Novosti-Georgia”.

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Georgian activists point to a lack of information in the fight against the coronavirus

In Georgia, 16 NGOs called on the authorities to distribute information on the coronavirus also in Azerbaijani and Armenian languages. Activists point out that most people in Georgia's Kvemo Kartli and Samches Dzhavaheti regions do not know Georgian or receive information on the coronavirus situatio...

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Closer integration of Eastern Partnership countries into the EU is not expected in the next ten years, the study shows

By 2030, four major scenarios for the development of the Eastern European region are possible, referring to a study published in „Visegrad Insight” by experts from more than 30 member states of the EU Eastern Partnership Program, says Serhiy Getmanchuk, researcher at the „Ukrajinska Prizma”. ...

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Armenia

Georgia is introducing a curfew

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia on March 30 announced that a curfew would be introduced in the country and from 21:00-06:00 pedestrian and transport traffic is banned, informs „Georgia Online” news outlet.

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Closer integration of Eastern Partnership countries into the EU is not expected in the next ten years, the study shows

By 2030, four major scenarios for the development of the Eastern European region are possible, referring to a study published in „Visegrad Insight” by experts from more than 30 member states of the EU Eastern Partnership Program, says Serhiy Getmanchuk, researcher at the „Ukrajinska Prizma”. ...

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Experts from Russia and Western countries present a study on post-Soviet space

This year on February 27, a study by experts from Russia, USA and Europe on the current situation in the post-Soviet space was presented at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, informs news outlet „Kommersant”.

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The trial against former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has begun

This year on 25 February first court hearing on embezzlement of state funds is held in Yerevan court, with former Serzh Sargsyan, former Armenian president, informs news outlet „Novosti-Armenia”.

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Azerbaijan

Georgia is introducing a curfew

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia on March 30 announced that a curfew would be introduced in the country and from 21:00-06:00 pedestrian and transport traffic is banned, informs „Georgia Online” news outlet.

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Closer integration of Eastern Partnership countries into the EU is not expected in the next ten years, the study shows

By 2030, four major scenarios for the development of the Eastern European region are possible, referring to a study published in „Visegrad Insight” by experts from more than 30 member states of the EU Eastern Partnership Program, says Serhiy Getmanchuk, researcher at the „Ukrajinska Prizma”. ...

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Current situation

Azerbaijan's fight against the effects of the coronavirus

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, on March 19, signed an order to introduce several measures, to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its ensuing global energy and capital market turmoil on the Azerbaijani economy, macroeconomic stability, employment issues in the ...

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Previously kidnapped journalist Afgan Muhtarli has been released in Azerbaijan

This year on March 17, journalist Afgan Muhtarli, in Azerbaijan who had been kidnapped in Georgia, was released from prison. After his release from Baku, he went to Moscow and then to Germany, where his family lives.

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan will optimize defence spendings by USD 26 million

Defence Minister Nurlan Yermekbayev said he planned to save USD 26.38 million this year as part of military spending optimization, with defence budgets up to USD 1.8 billion, down 4% from last year, „Regnum” edition reports.

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Kazakhstan to eliminate senior staff reserve „A”

The staff reserve „A” may be eliminated as it currently has only 26 people, writes „Centrasia”.

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Kazakhstan has experienced the worst ethnic disturbance in decades

On February 8 of this year, a mass battle and rioting broke out between local Kazakhs and dungans in the Korday district (Zhambyl area, southern side of the country, border of Kyrgyzstan), resulting in 11 deaths and approximately 150 injuries, damage to more than 30 private homes and 40 cars, writes...

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Five terrorists arrested in Kazakhstan

Five people involved in terrorist attacks on mass gatherings in Karaghandi (central part of the country) and Taraz (southern part of the country) have been detained by staff of the National Security Service, writes „Centralasia”.

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Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan emphasizes the priority of the Uzbek language over Russian

Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov called for emphasis on Uzbek in public life - in advertisements, signboards and posters, writes news outlet „Akipress”.

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In Uzbekistan, 5 million people live in poverty

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stressed the need for entrepreneurship courses for unemployed people in every region of the country, „Centralasia” writes.

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Uzbekistan is assessing investment returns

There are current disputes between Canadian and US „SkyPower Global” and Uzbekistan over cancellation of USD 1.3 billion solar power plant agreement, informs news outlet „Fergana”.

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A journalist in Uzbekistan has been convicted of treason

Uzbekistan Military Tribunal has sentenced former journalist of the Ministry of Defence edition „Vatanparvar” (Patriot) Vladimir Kaloshin to imprisonment of 12 years for treason, writes „Fergana”.

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Turkmenistan

The Turkmen potassium plant remains unprofitable

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reprimands head of state-owned „Turkmenhimiya” company Niyazli Niyazliev, pointing out that the Garlyk potassium plant remains unprofitable, „Fergana” writes.

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Turkmenistan's authorities and businesses will have set up their own websites this year

According to the order of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, by 2021, all public authorities, as well as private companies and sole proprietors, have to set up an electronic document circulation system and regularly update their websites, writes „Stanradar”.

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Turkmen security agents are recruiting reporters at cultural universities

Staff of the Ministry of National Security have begun recruiting reporters at the Institute of Culture and the National Conservatory, writes „Fergana”.

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Turkmenistan wants to expand transport and transit cooperation

This year on March 12 the visit of Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow to Baku happened, „Nezavisimaya Gazeta”.

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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan will not surrender its territories and deposits for public debt erasing

President Sooronbay Jeenbekov emphasized that no deposits or plots of land will be handed over for public debt dismissing, „Stanradar” writes.

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Specialized armoured cars will be produced in Kyrgyzstan

Negotiations are under way between Russian state-owned Rosteh corporation and Dastan plant on the production of a special-purpose armoured car, VPK-Ural, in Bishkek, „Stanradar” writes.

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Domestic policy

An internal political escalation in Kyrgyzstan

On March 2 of this year, a rally was held in Bishkek's central square, attended by about 2,000 people, informs „Nezavisimaya gazeta”.

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Kyrgyz people are calling for the transfer of army sub-units to the near border with Tajikistan

Residents of Kok-Tash village (Batken district, near border with Tajikistan) called for the transfer of armed forces sub-units to Osh for security reasons, „Centrasia” writes.

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Tajikistan

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In Tajikistan, young people are recruited for military service with offers of free driver training

Free-of-charge driver training courses for youth volunteering in the Army have been organized by the Hatlon County (South of the country) Administration, writes „Asia-plus”.

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Tajikistan will fight against forced conscription for compulsory military service

Deputy Prime Minister Azim Ibrohim urged military commissars to stop "shameful" practices of conscription in compulsory military service by chasing young people on the streets, „Fergana” writes.

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The President of Tajikistan is preparing the heir of power

The Lower House unanimously endorses Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali's candidacy for the House of Representatives, „Fergana” writes.

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Tajikistan is in no hurry to join the Eurasian Economic Union

Tajikistan's stance on joining the Eurasian Economic Union has not changed, and benefits and losses of integration into the organization are still being evaluated, according to „Nezavisimaya Gazeta”.

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Donetsk People’s Republic

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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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Publication: fight for power in Donetsk People’s Republic

Since the murder of leader of Donetsk People’s Republic Aleksandr Zakharchenko in 31 August, there is a period of lack of state power in the republic, reported Krim Realiy.

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Lugansk People’s Republic

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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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So-called elections for "parliaments" and "heads of state" will be held this autumn in Donetsk and Luhansk republics

This year on September 7th the "parliaments" of the Donetsk and Luhansk peoples' republics decided to organize "parliament" and presidential elections on November 11, informs the newspaper Leviy Bereg.

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Transnistria

The European Court of Human Rights reiterates the political dependence of Transnistria on Russia

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ordered Russia to pay EUR 42,000 in compensation and an additional EUR 4,000 in legal costs for the Moldovan citizen detained in Transnistria in 2010, Ilya Kazak, referring to a promulgation of the Promo-LEX information, writes Newsmaker.

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Abkhazia

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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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Presidential candidate Aslan Bzhania's illness could lead to political crisis in Abkhazia with unpredictable consequences

If the hospitalization of Abkhazia's opposition presidential candidate, Aslan Bzhania, denies his participation, it could lead to a large-scale political crisis in Abkhazia with unforeseeable consequences, according to Abkhaz journalists interviewed by „Kavkazsky Uzel”.

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Political crisis in Abkhazia - Raul Khajimba resigns as president

This year on January 12, Abkhazian President Raul Khajimba agreed with protesters and announced his resignation as president in order to maintain peace and stability in the republic, informs Kavkazsky Uzel.

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South Ossetia

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South Ossetia allows residents of Ahalgori district to receive medical services in Georgia

This year on December 2, South Ossetian authorities decided to allow residents of the Ahalgori (Leningradskaya) area to receive medical care in central-controlled Georgia, informs news outlet „News Georgia”.

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Why President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, recognised the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia?

Syrian Arab Republic recognised the independence of separatist territories Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Until now, the independence of these territories was recognised by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Nauru.

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Syria recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

On May 29 this year Georgia announced the contraction of its diplomatic relations with Syria, informs Kommersant. This happened after Damascus recognized the independence of the Georgian separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

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Nagorno-Karabakh

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According to experts, two rounds will be needed to elect Nagorno-Karabakh president

Armenian media expert Tigran Kocharyan and political technologist Vigen Akopyan were unanimous about March 2 press conference that Arcaha (old name of Nagorno-Karabakh) Presidential elections will require two rounds, the news release „Novosti-Armenia” writes.

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Armenian and Azerbaijan Foreign Ministers' two-day meeting concludes without resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

This year on January 30, two-day talks between Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers were concluded in Geneva, after which the parties issued a general message indicating that a solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict remains unresolved.

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Russian political scientist thinks that the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan could sign an agreement in June

Russian political scientist Stanislav Tarasov commenting on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, on 22 January (the third meeting of the two leaders since the arrival of N. Pashinyan in power in the spring of 2018) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, note...

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Nikol Pashinyan: The probability of war with Azerbaijan is very high

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan this year on July 25, in an interview with the news release Eho Moskvi stated that the probability of war with Azerbaijan is very high and that Armenia should be ready for war.

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