Protests that began in Georgia after the government announced a freeze on negotiations on the country's European integration continue for the 36th day. Demonstrators spent the entire New Year's Eve on Rustaveli Avenue, and today the Georgian Day of Destiny (Bedoba) is being celebrated there. Even on January 1, the action gathered, although it was not announced in advance. Thus, the rallies do not stop for a single day.

The Sheikh-Mansurovsky court in Grozny found Chechen opposition blogger Hasan Khalytov guilty of spreading extremist materials. The reason was a publication in his Telegram channel, found by employees of Center "E" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Chechnya.

Germany, Poland and France once again condemned the actions of the Georgian authorities and called on them to dialogue with the opposition and civil society. In addition, the countries will implement the decision of the European Union to cancel the visa-free regime for Georgian diplomats. The corresponding joint statement of the three foreign ministers was published on December 31.

Crimean Tatar Rustem Seitmemetov, who had no heart problems before his arrest, was assigned the third group of disabilities. First, he suffered a myocardial infarction, after which he underwent an operation - heart bypass surgery. His wife told him about it.

From January 1, a tourist tax of 100 rubles per person per day was introduced in Nalchik (Kabardino-Balkaria). It will be charged to those staying at the accommodation. The amount will be included in the price of the rooms.

In Tbilisi, the participants of the New Year's protest dispersed only at dawn, picking up the trash behind them. Local publications note that there was a "sea of ​​people" on Rustaveli Avenue, and many came with children. Thousands of Georgians celebrated 2025 at a phenomenally long table, which they set themselves with food brought from home. Those gathered spoke inspiring toasts, sang and danced.

30 years ago, on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1994, Russian troops began an assault on Grozny. As part of the so-called "operation to restore constitutional order." the Russian command counted on a quick capture of the city, but faced a resounding failure. The Chechen resistance entered into a fierce struggle, and the Russian army suffered significant losses. More details in our video.

The departure and reception of planes at the airport of the capital of Dagestan is temporarily suspended. The "Carpet" mode has been introduced due to the threat of drone attacks.

Russia will continue to support Abkhazia, allocating 5.2 billion rubles in 2025. This was reported by acting Minister of Finance of the unrecognized republic, Vladimir Delba.

In 2025, Russia is ready to do everything possible to establish peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Russian Ambassador to Yerevan Sergey Kopyrkin stated this in his New Year's greetings.