Georgi Kantchev is a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal, specializing in covering Russia and Eastern Europe. With a focus on geopolitical events, energy markets, and economic developments, Georgi's articles provide insightful analysis and reporting on the region's political and economic landscape.
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By: Georgi Kantchev, Julie Steinberg
US suspects Rio Tinto's project in Serbia has been hit by a Russian disinformation campaign
By: Georgi Kantchev, Julie Steinberg
This summer, tens of thousands of protesters in Serbia took to the streets to oppose a proposed lithium mine. Fueling the protests: suspected Russian disinformation.
By: Georgi Kantchev, Justyna Mielnikiewicz
A parliamentary election Saturday will decide whether Georgia strengthens its ties with Europe or slides firmly into Moscow’s sphere of influence.
By: Georgi Kantchev
The close election demonstrates the challenging path toward Western democracy for former Soviet states.
By: Matthew Luxmoore, Georgi Kantchev
Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia is offering high salaries and bonuses to entice new recruits. In some poor regions, a military wage is as much as five times higher than the average.
Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia is offering high salaries and bonuses to entice new recruits. In some poor regions, a military wage is as much as five times higher than the average.
By: Georgi Kantchev
The Russian ruble dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Ukraine war, presssured by fears that new U.S. sanctions will gum up Russia’s already constrained trade channels. The ruble's recent slide has pushed it beyond 100 rubles per dollar, a psychologically important threshold for ordinary Russians gauging the health of the economy. The restrictions could make it harder for foreign buyers to pay for Russian exports.
By: Chelsey Dulaney, Georgi Kantchev
President Vladimir Putin said there isn't any reason for Russians to panic after the currency fell to its lowest level since the days following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
By: Georgi Kantchev
An interagency group set up in the wake of the Ukraine invasion has been reporting back to Beijing with lessons it can use in case of war and Western penalties.
By: Georgi Kantchev, Lingling Wei
An interagency group set up in the wake of the Ukraine invasion has been reporting back to Beijing with lessons it can use in case of war and Western penalties.
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