What's happened
Russia's Deputy Chair of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warns of potential annexation of Georgia's breakaway regions Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Why it matters
The warning raises concerns about the stability and sovereignty of Georgia and its breakaway regions, potentially impacting regional geopolitics.
What the papers say
Politico reports that Abkhazia firmly rejects suggestions of annexation by Russia, while Metro and Al Jazeera highlight Medvedev's warning of potential annexation and the geopolitical tensions between Russia, Georgia, and the West.
How we got here
Tensions between Russia and Georgia have persisted since the 2008 conflict, with Georgia expressing interest in joining NATO and the EU, which Russia opposes.
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