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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 14, 2025
October 14, 2025, 6:30 pm ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW's interactive map of Ukraine's offensive in...

Ukraine live: Trump warns Putin must end war as it’s ‘not making Russia look good’
Trump again says he is disappointed in Putin US president Donald Trump has again criticised Russian president Vladimir Putin during comments to reporters at the White House yesterday, saying the Russian leader is simply unwilling to end his war in...

Trump’s Historic Israel-Hamas Deal Sets Stage for New Overtures to Iran and Russia, If They Want It
by Misty Severi As he was being compared to Cyrus the Great and other legendary peacemakers in the limelight of the Israel-Hamas deal, President Donald Trump was already not so subtly working the margins on future deals with Russia or Iran. Trump...

Midwest Food Bank Georgia to Host Annual Harvest of Blessings Fundraising Dinner on October 24
Midwest Food Bank Georgia will host its annual Harvest of Blessings fundraising dinner on Friday, October 24, at 6:00 PM at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase in Peachtree City, GA. This special evening will bring together community...

Ukrainian families who fled to Georgia after Russia bombing worry legal status may be in limbo
ATLANTA — Atlanta is home to dozens of Ukrainian families who fled here for safety, but soon their legal status may be in limbo. Feb. 24, 2022, is a day Mariia Yatsko will never forget. Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, and a bomb hit her...
Turkish Plans Call For New Black Sea-Reclaimed Airport
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to build a new airport in the city of Trabzon, saying construction is expected to begin in 2026. The facility will be built on land reclaimed from the Black Sea. It will become the...

‘So we prepare’: Estonia’s women volunteer for defense, eyeing Russia
Ingrid Nielsen, an environmental activist, never imagined that she would one day put on a military uniform. “If I could destroy every weapon in the world, I would,” she says. “I’d take men out of war and never let them hold power again.” But...

Georgian businesses start paying the price for the country’s drift towards Russia
“Thank you for being part of the adventure... Long live Georgia!” were the words that Bushmala posted on social media to bid farewell to their customers. After winning a culinary show, the brother and sister decided to open a fast-food café on...

‘A garden that love built’: A Thanksgiving visit to Victoria’s Abkhazi Garden
Going down Fairfield Road, one might notice a little black gate adorned with the name ‘Abkhazi Garden.’ Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s Gonzales neighbourhood, this small plot of land is home to one of the capital city’s best-kept secrets. With...

Russia-Azerbaijan thaw reshapes Middle Corridor prospects
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on October 9 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States summit meeting. It was their first extended encounter since 2022. The...

Pashinyan, Valtonen discuss EU-Armenia ties, regional security
October 14, 2025 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen. He emphasized the importance of strong cooperation with the OSCE,...

Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice
The Ontario government pushed forward TC Energy’s proposal to build a large pumped storage project on Georgian Bay, despite early expert advice it would be costly and not meet the province’s current energy needs. That advice was shared by the...

Kobakhidze meets with Belarusian, Chinese ambassadors as Georgian Dream escalates anti-EU rhetoric
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South Korea flags Hyundai US investment amid trade tensions
On the Dash: Hyundai’s $11.6 billion U.S. investment plan drew concern from Seoul due to ongoing U.S.-South Korea tariff talks. The timing of the investment follows a Georgia factory raid and could weaken South Korea’s negotiating position....

11th Armenia- EU Subcommittee Meeting on People-to-People Contacts held in Yerevan
ArmInfo. The 11th Armenia- EU Subcommittee meeting on People-to-People Contacts was co-chaired by Artur Martirosyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, and Deren Derya, Head of Division for...
Minister Bosawai acknowledges Soltuna for assisting Helena Goldie hospital
BY SAMIE WAIKORI The Minister for Health and Medical Service, (MHMS) Dr Paul Bosawai acknowledges Soltuna for assisting Helena Goldie hospital with a hybrid solar electric pumping system, which will help to ease the critical water issue faced by...
FOR 9 MONTHS, NUMBER OF VISITS TO GEORGIA FROM RUSSIA HAS INCREASED Y-O-Y, FROM TURKEY AND ARMENIA – DECREASED
Daily News: Economics October 13, 2025 In January-September, the most international visits to Georgia were made by visitors from Russia, Turkey and Armenia. In particular, 1.25 million visits were made from Russia (year-on-year growth – 12.1%),...

Importance of Araz corridor revealed: Azerbaijan will gain new geopolitical opportunities
Work carried out in connection with the Araz Corridor and the importance of the corridor have been disclosed, said Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, APA's correspondent dispatched to Iran reports. “After Azerbaijan’s glorious victory, our...

Is Georgia the next Ukraine?
Emerging from the wreckage of the Soviet Union, a new nation tries to find its place in the world. Because it borders Russia, it must tread carefully. It has three options: accept Russia’s influence, rebel against it, or try neutrality. Torn by...

Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Major Sponsor in Talks With Dana White to Bring UFC to Georgia
Merab Dvalishvili, the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, has already defended his title three times in 2025 and is soon set to make a record-breaking fourth defense against Petr Yan at UFC 323. Should he win again, ‘The Machine’ will be the...