The "Orbital Station" planetarium has opened in Grozny—the first facility of its kind in Chechnya and the North Caucasus Federal District. It is housed in the glass "Globus" building, which features six levels of scientific exhibits and visitor areas.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that his country intends to strengthen ties with the European Union without abandoning cooperation with Russia. He made these remarks in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) published on October 12.

Imprisoned former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has warned Ukraine against making concessions to Russia to end the war. He drew parallels between the potential political trajectory in Ukraine and events in Georgia, highlighting the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili.

Amidst protests against restrictions on the hijab in schools, demonstrations took place outside educational institutions in Baku and other parts of Azerbaijan.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of Chechnya, was awarded the "Honorary Railway Worker" badge during a ceremony in Grozny on October 12. The event marked the naming of the city's railway station after the republic's former president, Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov.

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze and Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, representing the ruling Georgian Dream party, have made new anti-European statements.

Armenia has become the first country in the world to authorize the use of two experimental anti-cancer drugs developed by the American company Agenus. The combination therapy is intended for adult patients with a specific form of colon or rectal cancer who have not responded to standard treatment and do not have active liver metastases. The company announced this on October 8.

Between October 5 and 11, 361 mines and 624 pieces of unexploded ordnance were discovered in territories that have come under Azerbaijan's control. Local media reported this, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

Ekrem Mamedov, a Crimean Tatar entrepreneur convicted by a Russian military court, will continue serving his sentence in Adygea. Zarema Barieva, a representative of the Crimean Tatar Resource Center, reported details regarding his new place of detention.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has described Tbilisi's decision not to join sanctions against Russia as the correct one. He made this statement in response to an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the supply of Russian diesel fuel to American and global markets.