Russia warns of Caucasus instability as Zelenskyy submits peace proposals to U.S

Russia has issued a warning regarding potential instability in the South Caucasus, marking the 18th anniversary of the conflict in Georgia. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused the West, specifically Brussels and Kyiv, of attempting to draw Tbilisi into “new bloody adventures” in the region. Moscow maintains a military presence in the breakaway territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which it seeks to formalize, despite a lack of widespread international recognition.

In a separate diplomatic development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that his government has submitted new peace proposals to the United States. Zelenskyy is seeking increased American military support, particularly for air defense, alongside pressure on Moscow to prepare for an end to the war rather than its extension. This move follows discussions between Ukrainian negotiation teams and American officials to coordinate next steps for potential peace talks.