High levels of alcohol consumption directly affect public health, increasing the risks of diseases and social problems.
Armenia and China officially entered into a strategic partnership, agreeing to expand cooperation in political, economic, and humanitarian spheres. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint statement during the SCO summit, reaffirming support for the "one China" principle.
Turkey has completely severed all trade and economic ties with Israel, including closing its airspace to Israeli aircraft. This move could increase flight times from Israel to some countries by almost two hours.
In Kharkiv, four men, including a 55-year-old suburban resident, were notified of suspicion in a robbery attack on the 89-year-old mother of a Ukrainian soldier. The attackers believed that the woman kept about 50 thousand US dollars in the apartment.
In total, 109 Ukrainians have been repatriated from the Dariali checkpoint. The humanitarian crisis arose due to Russia's actions, which deported Ukrainians to the border with Georgia.
Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents approximately 48 times. These meetings included discussions on nuclear security, arms reduction, and conflicts that shaped relations between the countries.
Ukrainian and European leaders are concerned about a possible meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. They fear that Trump may be deceived a second time, and Putin will use the meeting to strengthen his position.
A protest was held in Tbilisi against the statement of Prime Minister Kobakhidze, who blamed the former government for the 2008 war. The protesters accused Russia of occupation.
The hunger strike of Ukrainians stranded at the Georgian checkpoint "Dariali" on the border with Russia has ended. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is working on returning citizens to their homeland and unblocking the transit route.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia's attack on Georgia in 2008 was the first step in changing borders and undermining stability in the region. This aggression led to the occupation of 20% of Georgian territory and the forced displacement of over 200,000 people.
In Tbilisi, several thousand people marched to the parliament, commemorating the 17th anniversary of the Russian-Georgian war. Participants carried national flags and stickers with red poppies, chanting patriotic slogans.
Since June 2025, Russia has intensified the deportation of Ukrainian citizens through the Georgian border, which has led to a deterioration of the humanitarian situation at the Daryali checkpoint. Currently, 96 Ukrainians are in the buffer zone, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is working on their return.
In Cherkasy, a choreographer was notified of suspicion: the woman lost over 1 million hryvnias in an online casino, collected for children's trip to Georgia. Currently, the suspect is under house arrest.
At the "Dariali" border crossing point between Russia and Georgia, 15 Ukrainians have declared a hunger strike, demanding a meeting with Ukrainian representatives and the opportunity to leave or receive international protection. Georgian officials claim that most of those detained were convicted of "serious crimes" in the occupied territories and forcibly removed by Russia.
Five Ukrainians began an indefinite hunger strike at the Dariali checkpoint on the Georgian-Russian border. They demand consular access, an explanation for their detention, and the possibility of leaving or applying for asylum.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted a Russian fake about Ukraine allegedly refusing to accept 90 of its citizens from the Georgian border. The Ukrainian side systematically works on the return of citizens, but only if their citizenship is confirmed.
Kyrylo Budanov believes that Ukraine should prepare for life under a protracted threat, focusing on security models similar to those of Israel or South Korea. He denied the likelihood of a "Georgian scenario" for Ukraine, emphasizing the impossibility of returning towards Russia.
The full-scale war has placed Ukrainian businesses under extraordinary pressure. For the aviation sector, this has meant more than the loss of access to infrastructure — it has brought a complete shutdown of the domestic market, forced relocation, adaptation to new realities, and the challenge of maintaining world-class standards on the international stage.
The number of representatives of Georgia's ruling party "Georgian Dream" and related individuals who have fallen under Western sanctions has exceeded 230. Restrictions were imposed by the USA, Great Britain, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump stated that strained relations with Putin and Netanyahu prevent him from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He is disappointed by the actions of both leaders regarding the continuation of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The EKO MARKET supermarket chain offers a selection of wines for the summer season that perfectly pair with various dishes. The selection includes Radacini Sauvignon Blanc, Fleuron Royal Blanc, Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Marengo Brut Bianco, and Kakheturi Pomegranate Red.
The Border Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia is expanding living space at the Daryali checkpoint for Ukrainians deported from Russia. In most cases, they had already served sentences in colonies on the territory of the Russian Federation, where they were forcibly taken.
The Ukrainian women's foil fencing team defeated the "neutral team" of Russians with a score of 45:36 at the World Championships in Tbilisi. Ukrainians entered the top eight at the world championship for the first time since 2013.
Protests took place in Tbilisi against the participation of Russians in the World Fencing Championship. Citizens marched to the hotel where Russian athletes are staying, 17 of whom hold military ranks.
Ukrainian sabre fencer Yuliya Bakastova defeated "neutral" Russian, two-time Olympic champion Sofya Velikaya in a bout to reach the 1/32 finals of the World Fencing Championships in Tbilisi. The fate of the fight was decided by one hit, which brought victory to the Ukrainian with a score of 15:14.
Two Ukrainian citizens, aged 21 and 27, were detained in Georgia on suspicion of drug trafficking. They seized 184 packages of methadone and packaging materials.
Georgian and American military equipment, including US armored vehicles and Georgian Didgori and Cobra, has been transferred from Senaki to Vaziani for the Agile Spirit 2025 exercises. The convoy passed along the Tbilisi-Senaki-Leselidze highway, welcomed by local residents.
Lithuanian intelligence records an active KGB of Belarus campaign on social networks aimed at recruiting Belarusian citizens abroad. KGB officers openly contact the diaspora, offering rewards and making threats.
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili has again offered convicted opposition leaders to apply for a pardon to participate in municipal elections. They had previously refused this offer, despite being sentenced to 7 and 8 months in prison.
