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Russia's FSB tightens its grip in Armenia

After its invason of Ukraine, European governments are nervous about Moscow stirring separatist tensions in other countries, such as Moldova. But the Caucasus remains the sensitive spot, with Russia strengthening its ties with Armenia's intelligence services. [...] (354 words)

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Armen Grigoryan
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Armen Grigoryan
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Igor Khovayev
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Mher Grigoryan
Nikol Pashinyan
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Armenia plans security apparatus overhaul under watchful eyes of neighbours

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Caucasian intelligence keeps watch on para-diplomacy initiative for Karabakh conciliation

Operation new recruits: Russian intelligence targets conscripts and students

Tatar president opens southern door to Russian oil and gas

How Russia is working to absorb Belarusian news networks into sovereign internet

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The fate of Nagorno-Karabakh hinges on the war in Ukraine Free

Kyiv and Moscow battling for control of European media narrative

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