New Armenian Ambassador: I will try to improve relations between Moscow and Yerevan
The new ambassador of Armenia said that he planned to work on improving relations between the two countries "in this turbulent time".
Grigory Karasin
Russian Consulate General to open in Khankendi this year
Russia is preparing to open a consulate general in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi, said Grigory Karasin, chairman of the relevant committee of the Federation Council, at a meeting with the Azerbaijani delegation. The diplomat expressed hope for Baku's support in this matter.
Grigory Karasin: Russia is the most pro-Caucasian country in the world
The Chairman of the Federation Council Committee, Grigory Karasin, told Vestnik Kavkaza about the prospects for Russia's relations with the South Caucasus' republics, noting that attempts by external forces to interfere in Russian-Caucasian ties are doomed to fiasco.
Kobakhidze: Georgia to continue pursuing pragmatic policy towards Russia
Georgia will continue to pursue a pragmatic policy towards Russia following the appointment of Georgi Kadzhai as the prime minister’s special envoy for relations with Moscow, …
Russia ready to return full cooperation with Georgia
The head of the Committee of the Russian Federation Council commented on the change of the special representative of the Prime Minister of Georgia for relations with Russia.
Russian authorities support Georgian foreign agents bill
The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, should think carefully before engaging in moralizing of the Georgian people and talking about the EU values, which do not accept the bill on foreign agents, the Russian authorities believe.
Tbilisi confirms Georgia’s refusal from "3+3" format
The Georgian Prime Minister’s special representative for relations with Russia Zurab Abashidze and Russian ex-deputy foreign minister Gregory Karasin met online on November 24. During the meeting Zurab …
Grigory Karasin appointed head of Russia's Federation Council Committee on International Affairs
Members of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs voted unanimously at an extraordinary meeting today to appoint former State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin as chairman of the committee instead of …
Karasin: Russia to attend CoE ministerial in Tbilisi
Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigori Karasin said that a Russian delegation will attend the Council of Europe ministerial in Tbilisi in May 2020. He added that as of now he does not know the composition …
Russian culture centre to be opened in Tbilisi
Russian language and culture centre will be opened in Tbilisi in mid-December, Russian senator Grigory Karasin said. According to him, the centre will play an important role in the development of …
Russia and Georgia to resume flights after New Year?
Air flights between Russia and Georgia may be resumed in the first six months of 2020, a source in the Russian government told Izvestia, noting that the current political crisis in Georgia impedes their restoration by the New Year. …
Abashidze: Tbilisi advocates continuation of talks within Prague format
Georgia’s Special Envoy to Russia Zurab Abashidze said that Tbilisi advocates the continuation of dialogue with Moscow within the Prague format. "Of course, I support the Prague format," he noted. …
Abashidze: preserving Russian-Georgian bilateral dialogue is important
Georgia is waiting for the nomination of a new deputy foreign minister of Russia to say how the talks on trade and economic cooperation will continue with Russia. Georgia and Russia restored trade and economic relations back in 2013, …
Karasin: Russia may abolish visas for Georgians
Moscow continues to explore the possibility of abolishing visas for Georgian citizens, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said. According to him, Moscow is interested in mending relations with Tbilisi and …
Karasin: Russia and Georgia need to find way out of situation after June 20 events
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said that the situation that has evolved after the June 20 events in Tbilisi is unfavorable for both sides, the Georgian and Russian authorities must find a way out of it. …
Russian Foreign Ministry comments on Tbilisi protests
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said that Georgia’s radically-minded opposition used the Russian delegation’s visit to the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy for staging …
Saakashvili's people try to start revolution in Georgia
Demonstrations in Tbilisi have turned into an open confrontation between protesters and Georgian riot police, as a result of which dozens of people were hospitalized. Several thousand demonstrators, together with opposition …
Moscow celebrates anniversary of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (photo report)
A traditional solemn event dedicated to the Azerbaijan Republic Day, celebrated every year in honor of the proclamation of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918, took place in Moscow today. The reception was organized by the …
Karasin and Abashidze outline date for their next meeting
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin held a phone conversation with Special Representative of the Georgian Prime Minister for Relations with Russia Zurab Abashidze, the Russian Foreign Ministry …
Russia and Turkmenistan mull joint economic projects
The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission for Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat on May 8. The Russian side was represented by Deputy Prime Minister Konstantin Chuichenko and Deputy …
