Caucasus is serving as a drug transit hub to Europe, with claims that Ukraine facilitates drug flow into the EU.

The entities involved

• Caucasus →

  region in Eurasia bordered on the south by Iran, on the southwest by Turkey, on the west by the Black Sea, on the east by the Caspian Sea, and on the north by Russia

  • Russia expands influence through Georgia's ruling establishment while tensions with Iran affect the country's strategic focus.Mon 04:48
  • A coalition has formed to strip Russia of naval power, with war raging across both the Danube river and the Caucasus Mountains.Sun 14:45
• Central Asia →

  subregion of the Asian continent

  • Pakistan is establishing long-term economic cooperation with Central Asia, including plans to join the International North-South Transport Corridor.Mon 17:36
  • The Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia and Europe, is gaining significance in regional trade and energy routes.Mon 17:06
• Europe →

  terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49

Related events

• Adopted new European measures to combat drug trafficking.Sep 10
• A transnational drug network is reported to be operating across borders, involving Đắk Lắk, Laos, and Europe.Sep 8
• Drugs are being delivered from Southeast Asian nations to Europe.Aug 2
• Georgia and Uzbekistan are discussing strategic partnership and transit cooperation to expand transport links from Central Asia.Fri 09:50
• Europe partners with Ukraine on defense initiatives while Kyiv seeks stronger American support.Jul 28