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Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine

Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.

Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine

Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.

North Ossetian jailed for femicide allegedly released to fight in Ukraine

A North Ossetian serving a 16-year sentence for the murder of his ex-wife is alleged to have been sent to Ukraine as part of a Russian army regiment.

North Ossetian jailed for femicide allegedly released to fight in Ukraine

A North Ossetian serving a 16-year sentence for the murder of his ex-wife is alleged to have been sent to Ukraine as part of a Russian army regiment.

Ukrainian Parliament recognises independence of Chechnya

The Verkhovna Rada also unanimously condemned ‘the commission of genocide against the Chechen people’.

Ukrainian Parliament recognises independence of Chechnya

The Verkhovna Rada also unanimously condemned ‘the commission of genocide against the Chechen people’.

Suitcases and shattered dreams: fleeing Russians bring crisis to the Caucasus

As Western nations close their borders to those escaping mobilisation, Georgia and Armenia are left to deal with the new arrivals.

Suitcases and shattered dreams: fleeing Russians bring crisis to the Caucasus

By Gabriel Gavin

As Western nations close their borders to those escaping mobilisation, Georgia and Armenia are left to deal with the new arrivals.

‘A humiliating experience’: 4 days in limbo on the Georgian–Russian border

After being denied entry for days, North Caucasian citizens were allowed to enter Georgia from Russia. 

‘A humiliating experience’: 4 days in limbo on the Georgian–Russian border

By Luiza Mchedlishvili

After being denied entry for days, North Caucasian citizens were allowed to enter Georgia from Russia. 

Podcast | What does Russia's partial mobilisation mean for the Caucasus?

OC Media's staff discuss reactions to Putin's partial mobilisation announcement in the North Caucasus and Georgia.

Podcast | What does Russia's partial mobilisation mean for the Caucasus?

OC Media's staff discuss reactions to Putin's partial mobilisation announcement in the North Caucasus and Georgia.

Violence and arrests as anti-war protests hit Russia’s North Caucasus 

 At least 100 people have been arrested in unprecedented protests in Kabardino-Balkaria and Daghestan. 

Violence and arrests as anti-war protests hit Russia’s North Caucasus 

 At least 100 people have been arrested in unprecedented protests in Kabardino-Balkaria and Daghestan. 

Kadyrov holds pro-war rally in Grozny

While a second anti-war protest is reportedly being prepared in Grozny, Kadyrov has refused to mobilise in the republic.

Kadyrov holds pro-war rally in Grozny

While a second anti-war protest is reportedly being prepared in Grozny, Kadyrov has refused to mobilise in the republic.

Opinion | Georgia must continue to welcome those fleeing Russian repression

The US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, argues that Georgia must continue to welcome those seeking refuge from Russian repression, and that it is now critical to redouble support for Ukraine.

Opinion | Georgia must continue to welcome those fleeing Russian repression

By Kelly Degnan

The US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, argues that Georgia must continue to welcome those seeking refuge from Russian repression, and that it is now critical to redouble support for Ukraine.

Ukraine calls for sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency has called for 12 Georgians to be sanctioned for alleged ties to Russia.

Ukraine calls for sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency has called for 12 Georgians to be sanctioned for alleged ties to Russia.