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The figurehead president warned that denying EU membership candidate status would embolden Russia and empower the already-ascendant forces of illiberalism in Georgia.

Hundreds of thousands of Russians have opened Kazakh bank accounts to get around Western sanctions.

Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment.

The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.

The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years.

The route has gained new importance as Russia seeks to replace its former trade routes that have been cut off by Western sanctions.

Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.

News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia.

The president of Azerbaijan congratulated his Turkish counterpart without waiting for the second round of elections. Other officials are already celebrating, too.

The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions.

The EU mediator said progress was made towards a final agreement.

Georgian Dream derides “pseudo-liberals” as it withdraws from a European political alliance.

Media partisanship in Baku won’t do much to sway Turkish vote.

Loyalty to Moscow, U.S. umbrage at Iran's arms supplies, coronation and soccer. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.