Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, called for military action to expand to NATO countries providing military aid to Ukraine. He stated on his Telegram channel that Russia should "open fire" on countries supplying Kyiv with weapons, intelligence, and other support.

Azerbaijan continues to strengthen its position as a major supplier of natural gas to Europe. Slovakia may be the next country to replace Russian gas with Azerbaijani gas. According to Economy Minister Denisa Sakova, Bratislava expects to purchase approximately 1.2 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Baku starting in 2027.

A drone attack on one of Wildberries' largest logistics centers in Elektrostal, near Moscow, may impact delivery times to regions including southern Russia and the North Caucasus. This federal distribution center processes orders for various parts of the country, but the company has not yet reported any network disruptions or changes to delivery times.

A tech store in Chechnya has begun selling a customized iPhone 17 Pro with a platinum case, carbon fiber accents, and portraits of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and his son Adam.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov arrived in Moscow for an official visit three months after Russia and Azerbaijan announced the resolution of issues stemming from the crash of an AZAL aircraft—an incident that had led to a sharp deterioration in relations between Moscow and Baku. Following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the two sides declared their intention to intensify political dialogue, expand bilateral contacts, and restore practical cooperation.

Azerbaijan has begun exporting plastic construction materials to Armenia, according to data from the country's State Statistical Committee.

The Russian apps VK and the national messenger MAX are no longer available for download via the Google Play Store. Existing installations continue to function without restriction; however, Android users are now advised to install and update the apps through alternative app stores.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed his support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem. He made this statement at a meeting in Baku with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa.

The Armenian government has approved the start of the ratification process for the framework agreement with the US regarding the TRIPP project ("Trump’s Road to International Peace and Prosperity"). The document will now be submitted to the Constitutional Court and subsequently—provided it is deemed constitutional—to the National Assembly.

The United Russia party nominated Ramzan Kadyrov as its candidate for a new term as head of Chechnya. After his nomination, Kadyrov stated that he was running "under duress" and that, if the decision were entirely up to him, he would nominate another candidate. Learn more in our video.