Monday, October 5, 2026

creeping annexation of breakaway republics

Council of Europe urges Russia to withdraw forces from Abkhazia and South Ossetia

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TBILISI, September 18 – The Council of Europe has again called on Russia to withdraw its forces from Georgia’s breakaway regions. The statement also urged Russia to comply with judgments in interstate cases brought by Tbilisi, while a faction of greens and socialists within the organization warned of what it described as intensified Russian efforts … Read more

Russia grants South Ossetians right to stay indefinitely

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TBILISI, DFWatch–Russia has granted citizens of South Ossetia the right to stay in Russia indefinitely, in a move seen as yet another step toward annexation of the tiny breakaway territory. Under the current bilateral agreement between Moscow and Tskhinvali, citizens of the breakaway republic are allowed to stay in Russia for up to 90 days … Read more