On July 18, former Chechen Minister of Agriculture and Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew Yakub Zakriev headed JSC Danone Russia, a subsidiary of the French Danone, nationalized by Vladimir Putin's decree in response to European sanctions. Kadyrov continues to strengthen the family's financial and political position thanks to Putin's special favor.

On July 17, Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Turko Daudov, Ramzan Kadyrov's adviser on interaction with Arab and Muslim countries, as the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Previously, this post was held by the former head of Dagestan, Ramazan Abdulatipov.

On July 17, Russian athlete Yelena Isinbayeva, holder of several world records in pole vaulting, who moved to Tenerife, announced on social media that she was a "citizen of the world" and was resuming her work in the International Olympic Committee. The statement by the athlete, who was a trusted person of the president, caused a negative reaction from everyone - both former comrades and the opposition.

The ruling Georgian Dream party is launching the impeachment proceedings against Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili. The reason was the visits to Europe, which, according to the constitution, the president had to coordinate with the government. This statement was made by party leader Irakli Kobakhidze.

On August 31-September 1, a new clash broke out on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border with the use of small arms and mortars. This is reported by the military departments of the countries.

Inclusion in the sanctions list of the President of the Regional Public Fund. A.A. Kadyrov Aimani Kadyrova is another illogical step by the State Department, according to her son Ramzan Kadyrov.

The presence of a gray zone on the territory of Azerbaijan is unacceptable, and Baku will never accept the existence of a separatist illegal regime. This was stated to journalists by the assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Hikmet Hajiyev. According to him, the illegal regime must be liquidated and disarmed.

Chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream Irakli Kobakhidze condemned the President of Georgia for the decision to meet with the leaders of European countries.

On August 27, at about 23.30, the Azerbaijani military fired at the positions of Armenian soldiers in the Norabak sector in the Gegharkunik region. This was stated today by the Ministry of Defense of Armenia. According to the department, the shooting was carried out from small arms.

“Abkhazia is not considering the option of joining the Russian Federation. The political forces of the republic stand for close and allied relations with Russia, but not for becoming one of its subjects,” said Sergey Shamba, Secretary of the Security Council of Abkhazia.