On the sidelines of a meeting between the presidents of Russia and the UAE, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov spoke out against peace talks with Ukraine and in favor of continuing the "special military operation."

Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, is part of the Russian delegation at the talks between the presidents of Russia and the United Arab Emirates in the Kremlin, the only head of a Russian region, TASS reports.

An independent investigation by InFact has revealed that Russian tankers, resorting to roundabout routes, systematically use the Georgian ports of Batumi and Poti to transport oil. This sanctions-evasion scheme utilizes vessels with opaque ownership structures and problematic insurance, allowing Russia to undermine the international price cap mechanism.

In his congratulatory address on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian Armed Forces, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the Armenian army is designed exclusively to protect the country's internationally recognized borders. He noted the significant buildup of military potential in recent years, including the acquisition of modern weaponry.

The Azerbaijani Media Development Agency (MEDIA) reported the dissemination of false information in a number of foreign online publications and social media platforms aimed at undermining the strategic alliance between Azerbaijan and Turkey.

A Bank of Russia analysis has shown that residents of Ingushetia rank first among the country's regions in terms of mortgage repayment discipline. According to the regulator's report, the share of substandard mortgages in the republic has reached a record 10.8%. These are overdue and at-risk loans.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the first public performance of his musical group. The concert will take place on January 30 in Yerevan, where the group, called "Varchaband" (from the Armenian word "varcha," meaning "prime minister"), will take the stage.

В своем обращении азербайджанский оппозиционный деятель Гулу Мамедли подверг критике власти Азербайджана за пренебрежительное отношение к ветеранам 44-дневной Карабахской войны 2020 года. Он отметил отсутствие надлежащей медицинской и психологической помощи, а также недостаточный уровень социального обеспечения.