Speaking on the 35th anniversary of the independence referendum, former Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili stated that Russia continues to attempt to divide Georgian society. According to her, "the Russian regime in Georgia" is actively hindering national unity, preventing citizens from understanding the country's future.

Nikita Zhuravel, previously convicted in Chechnya for burning the Koran and who went silent while being transported, has been found in a prison colony in the Ulyanovsk region. This was reported by human rights activist Eva Merkacheva, citing the prisoner's mother.

According to Novaya Gazeta Evropa, the Chechen leader's eldest son, Akhmat Kadyrov, is considered the leading candidate to become the republic's next leader, displacing his younger brother, Adam. The alleged reason for this change was an accident involving 18-year-old Adam Kadyrov, which forced his father to seek medical attention in Moscow.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze reported on a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, noting the importance of renewing bilateral relations between the countries.

Several regions of the Caucasus were hit by record-breaking rainfall in the form of prolonged downpours. The situation was exacerbated by abnormally warm weather and intense snowmelt in the mountainous regions. Learn more in our video.

Since the outbreak of hostilities in Iran, Azerbaijan has accepted over 3,100 evacuees. These include 551 Azerbaijani citizens, 354 Russian citizens, 19 Georgian citizens, and 728 Chinese citizens.

Georgia's third president, Mikheil Saakashvili, suddenly fell ill while serving time in prison, according to journalist and founder of the Nanuka Foundation, Nanuka Zhorzholiani.

Georgia's only oil refinery, Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), located in the port of Kulevi, will completely cease processing Russian oil. According to BSP CEO David Potskhveria, the company intends to replace Russian crude with oil from Turkmenistan, and then from Kazakhstan.

A written declaration documenting torture and human rights violations in Azerbaijan was initiated at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council.

In Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, relief efforts continue following flooding caused by heavy rains and flash floods. According to Mayor Dzhambulat Salavov, a total of 320 people have been evacuated from flooded areas. Of these, 129 residents remain in five temporary accommodation centers and hotels, while the rest have found shelter with relatives.