The Russian authorities intensified the persecution and repression against the Crimean Tatars. This was reported by the representative of the Operational Command «South».

Kupyansk and Avdeevka came under shelling from the Russian side. Residential apartment buildings and a gas pipeline were damaged. There are no casualties.

In 2022, life expectancy increased in all regions of the Russian Federation, except Ingushetia. This is reported by Rosstat.

The central media of Ukraine, referring to Western sources, reports about the growing strategic partnership of Yerevan with Moscow. It is noted that Armenia serves as one of the main channels for Russia to bypass Western sanctions. This includes the purchase of equipment for the Russian military industry. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

The European Court communicated the complaints concerning the natives of Chechnya. This was reported by «Team against Torture».

This was stated by Salome Zurabishvili in an interview with "TV Pirveli". " I have normal communication with all ministers except one. This is the Prime Minister. He greets me politely at the events, but a different kind of relationship is needed to discuss the questions and provide answers," Zurabishvili said.

The Constitutional Court of Armenia recognized the relevant obligations enshrined in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Thus, theoretically, Armenia has the right to arrest Russian President Putin on a warrant issued by the ICC.

Georgia’s main task is to overcome political polarization, restore confidence and undertake credible reforms. Their implementation is necessary if Georgia is to join the European Union. This was stated during the visit to Tbilisi by German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbok.

Russia has carried out dozens of air strikes with missiles and drones on Ukraine. There are dead.