On Wednesday, March 4, a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, co-chaired by the prime ministers of Georgia and Armenia, was held. Armenian and Georgian media reported that Irakli Kobakhidze and Nikol Pashinyan discussed the positive dynamics of deepening partnerships in various sectors, future prospects, and the importance of stability in the region.

As of January 1, 2026, Lada cars are the leading brand in the North Caucasus region's vehicle fleet. They account for a remarkable 50.7%, equivalent to 1.3 million vehicles.

Askhabali Alibekov, a former Dagestani military man known by the pseudonym "Wild Paratrooper," has been released from a prison colony in Adygea. He was previously sentenced to prison for assaulting a law enforcement officer in 2024. Alibekov intends to continue his public activity, stating his desire to fight "for the freedom of all Russian people."

At the Southern District Military Court, the defense of the defendants in the case of the "fifth Bakhchisarai group" presented an independent forensic examination. According to it, the conclusions of the FSB specialists who examined the audio materials were "far-fetched," according to lawyer Emil Kurbedinov.

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Dagestani resident Said-Apendi Aliadzhiev to 13 years in a maximum-security prison colony on charges of terrorism and extremism.

On March 2, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his head of office, Kyrylo Budanov, joined an iftar – the evening meal that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This was reported by the press service of the President's Office.

Former politician and businessman, 67-year-old Umar Dzhabrailov, was buried today in his native village of Novye Atagi in Chechnya. His body was carried on a stretcher, according to Muslim rites. Dozens of people joined the funeral procession.

Karachay-Cherkessia is among the top three regions for ski tour bookings in Russia. Based on the results of the 2025-2026 winter season, the region ranked third, behind only Krasnodar Krai (30%) and the Moscow region (17%).

Two teenagers in Stavropol Krai have been charged with attempted sabotage. Investigators believe the 16-year-olds attempted to set fire to cellular tower equipment.

Yerevan has officially responded to the tragic events surrounding Iran. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing support for the losses among the country's leadership and civilians.