It may not be pushing hard for autonomy, but Javakheti’s reliance on Russia, its vulnerable economy, and a possible influx of ‘Turks’ suggest years of difficulties ahead. AKHALKALAKI, Georgia–“Akhalkalaki has never been Georgian,” an elderly local Armenian shouts angrily from within a Russian military base. “Ever since Russia conquered the region 300 years ago its flag has been flying here. […]
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