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Specialized in covering developments in Russia, the Baltics, and the Caucasus

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People walk past campaign posters of the ruling Georgian Dream party in Tbilisi

People walk past campaign posters of the ruling Georgian Dream party in Tbilisi

Georgia's path to the EU looms large in 2024 election

A new parliament is being elected in Georgia. The vote promises to be decisive for the country's path toward the EU.

Participants attend the World Nomad Games in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

Participants attend the World Nomad Games in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

Kazakhstan maintains strong ties with Russia

Despite the war in Ukraine, people in Mamlyutka in northern Kazakhstan maintain good relations with Russia.

Concrete blocks, so-called dragon's teeth near Latvia's border with Russia.

Concrete blocks, so-called dragon's teeth near Latvia's border with Russia.

Baltic states build border defenses against Russia

With the war in Ukraine in its third year, Russia's Baltic neighbors are preparing for a potential war on home soil.

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Demonstrators wave a flag with EU stars

Demonstrators wave a flag with EU stars

Can Georgia still find a way out of its crisis?

Can Georgia still find a way out of its crisis?

The power struggle in Georgia is heading towards a showdown on December 29. Which scenarios are possible?

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) reviews troops alongside former Syrian President Bashar Assad (L), and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (R) during a visit to Hmeimim air base on December 11, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) reviews troops alongside former Syrian President Bashar Assad (L), and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (R) during a visit to Hmeimim air base on December 11, 2017

What will happen to Russia's military bases in Syria?

What will happen to Russia's military bases in Syria?

With the ouster of Assad, the future of Russia's military presence in Syria looks unclear.

Russia expands criteria for a nuclear strike

Russia expands criteria for a nuclear strike

The Kremlin has given the go-ahead to use nuclear weapons in response to "aggression with conventional weapons."

Matryoshkas, traditional Russian wooden dolls, including a doll of U.S. President Donald Trump, top, are displayed for sale in Moscow, Russia

Matryoshkas, traditional Russian wooden dolls, including a doll of U.S. President Donald Trump, top, are displayed for sale in Moscow, Russia

Trump's US election win puts Putin relationship in spotlight

Trump's US election win puts Putin relationship in spotlight

How will a second Trump presidency influence the relationship between Russia and the United States?

Person in glasses looks into camera, flags expressing LGBTQ+ unity in the background

Person in glasses looks into camera, flags expressing LGBTQ+ unity in the background

Georgia's LGBTQ+ communities fight new restrictive law

Georgia's LGBTQ+ communities fight new restrictive law

A law modeled on Russian policies is limiting minority rights and causing fear in Georgia's LGBTQ+ communities.

Georgia | DW Interview | President Salome Surabishvili

Georgia | DW Interview | President Salome Surabishvili

Georgian president: 'An election that has been stolen'

Georgian president: 'An election that has been stolen'

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili spoke with DW on why she does not recognize the election results.

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