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Juri Rescheto

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

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.
PoliticsOctober 25, 2024
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.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 202404:05 min
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.
ConflictsSeptember 1, 202403:10 min
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Viewed from the front, a line of green military vehicles on parade, each bearing a huge green missile. In the background, a pink building decorated with a hammer and sickle logo in a red and gold star.

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."
PoliticsNovember 21, 2024
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?
PoliticsNovember 6, 202402:18 min
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.
SocietyNovember 2, 202405:10 min
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.
PoliticsOctober 28, 202407:00 min
Germany is among the NATO allies sending soldiers to beef up Lithuania's border security.

German soldiers help beef up Lithuania's defense

German soldiers help beef up Lithuania's defense

Lithuania is among the states feeling most vulnerable since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
ConflictsSeptember 13, 202403:11 min
DW Fokus Europa | Schweden Gotland

Sweden sounds alarm over Russia's 'shadow ships'

Sweden sounds alarm over Russia's 'shadow ships'

Russia circumvents sanctions by sending oil shipments past Sweden. Residents feel threatened by the "shadow ships."
ConflictsAugust 30, 202405:23 min
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