Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the Armenian capital today, as opposition leaders called for the prime minister to be removed from office over plans he says will bring peace with long-time rival Azerbaijan.
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The EU is finally ready to bring down Russia’s gas empire … sort of.
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Eighty percent of Georgians want to join the European Union.

So why is the country’s government so confident it will hold onto power despite torpedoing the nation’s EU prospects?

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Georgian lawmakers waved through controversial new legislation today that would brand Western-funded civil society groups as foreign agents, despite growing public outrage and repeated warnings the move may torpedo the country’s EU aspirations.

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The Georgian government has confirmed that a total of 63 people were arrested Tuesday evening on charges of hooliganism and disobeying police, as it braces for another day of major demonstrations against the controversial ‘foreign agent’ law.

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Riot police moved in to disperse demonstrators in the Georgian capital tonight, using shields and tear gas to push back crowds demanding the government drop its controversial “foreign agent” law. trib.al/IBlzsr8

Vladimir Putin’s fuel problem: How Ukraine is sapping Russia’s diesel and gasoline.

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For the first time in three decades, Moldova thinks it finally has the leverage to kick Russia out of the country.

But the move comes with a dilemma.

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Russia is bombing Ukraine into darkness — and leaving Europe short of power. trib.al/0X9QUH6

For the past two years, Swedish diplomat Johan Floderus has been held in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison.

Those familiar with his case say he’s likely the latest example of Iranian hostage diplomacy.

But what does Iran want in return?

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A mass brawl broke out on the floor of Georgia’s parliament today, with one of the country’s most senior politicians assaulted amid growing anger over the new proposed restrictions on civil society.
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Even if Israel avoids all-out war with Iran after yesterday’s attack by Tehran, fears are growing among Palestinians that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take advantage of the situation to invade the Gazan border city of Rafah. trib.al/6gxAPxI

Joined forces with Lee Hudson Gabriel Gavin Paul McLeary and Lara Seligman to answer some of the biggest questions about the Iranian strikes

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With geopolitical tensions soaring, diplomats locked in negotiations and unprecedented military maneuvers, anticipation is growing that the conflict in Gaza could now be entering a new stage. Nightly reports 👇
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Demonstrators have again taken to the streets of Georgian capital Tbilisi to demand the government drop controversial plans to brand civil society groups “foreign agents.”

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The EU has agreed to launch a €270 million plan to bring Armenia into the Western fold.

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Georgia’s ruling party has brought back a disputed Russia-style 'foreign agent' law.

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Bulgarian millions, fake paperwork and the 'cockroach strategy.'

How Europe failed to sap Russia’s energy profits. bit.ly/4ajMpMw

The EU is readying its 12th sanctions package against Russia, according to documents seen by POLITICO.

Here's what it would target: politico.eu/article/russia…

Ukraine is exporting hundreds of thousands of tons of grain despite Russia’s threats to attack vessels in the Black Sea.

A rocket attack that killed one sailor and injured three foreign crew members won’t change that, officials say.
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