The investigation against Khalid Nurmagomedov, former Deputy Minister of Education of Dagestan, has been completed and sent to the prosecutor's office. He is accused of systematically accepting bribes totaling over 60 million rubles between 2013 and 2023.

The Georgian opposition party United National Movement has announced the initiation of constitutional proceedings against the ruling Georgian Dream. According to UNM leader Levan Bezhashvili, the constitutional lawsuits will be filed in several stages, the first of which will be an appeal against the findings of the temporary parliamentary investigative commission headed by Tsulukiani.

Member of the Presidential Council for Human Rights and journalist Marina Akhmedova refused to apologize for her remarks about the "chatty general" Apti Alaudinov. Chechen Ombudsman Mansur Soltayev had previously approached her with such a proposal. He noted that Akhmedova's statement could fall under the article on discrediting the Russian army. For more details, watch our video.

On November 9, Azerbaijan celebrates National Flag Day, a symbol of national independence and the country's historical heritage. The tricolor flag, first adopted on November 9, 1918, by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, was abolished during the Soviet era, but regained its status after the restoration of independence in 1991.

Georgia and Armenia ranked seventh and ninth in terms of number of tourists from Russia in January-September 2025, with 1.2 million and 800,000, respectively.

According to JAM News, Russia is actively recruiting citizens of Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other neighboring countries to fight in the war against Ukraine. Websites such as "Strength of the Motherland" offer them contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense, promising one-time payments of up to 2.5 million rubles, a monthly salary of 210,000 rubles, modern equipment, social benefits, and expedited Russian citizenship for the entire family.

Azerbaijani opposition figure Gulu Mammadli criticized the government's socioeconomic policies. He stated that the authorities prioritize ostentatious events such as parades and shows, while the population is experiencing economic hardship.

A criminal case against Khamidulla Yapov, accused of participating in a unit led by field commanders Shamil Basayev and Khattab during the Second Russo-Chechen War, has been referred to the Southern District Military Court.

Moscow has reiterated its key role in establishing peace in the South Caucasus. Russia issued a statement marking the fifth anniversary of the November 9, 2020, trilateral agreement to end the military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Chechnya's Human Rights Commissioner, Mansur Soltayev, has called on Marina Akhmedova, a member of the Russian Presidential Council for Human Rights, to apologize for her critical remarks about Akhmat commander Apti Alaudinov, whom she called "the most talkative general."