The Czech Republic is officially introducing a visa regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic and service passports for stays of up to 90 days within six months. The new restrictions are a response to human rights violations and the Georgian authorities' pressure on civil society and the opposition.

Russian authorities have stripped Bakhtiyar Hasanov, head of the Council of National and Cultural Autonomy of Azerbaijanis, of his citizenship. He was accused of ties to "shadowy schemes" such as illegal migration, counterfeit goods, and inciting ethnic hatred.

The de facto leader of the occupied Tskhinvali region, Alan Gagloev, accused the Georgian authorities of continuing to use international platforms to promote the "propaganda slogan of Russian occupation and 'occupied territories.'" According to him, instead of dialogue on genuine security and stability in the South Caucasus, Tbilisi supports "Georgia's blockade of South Ossetia and Abkhazia," enshrined in the Law on Occupied Territories adopted under President Mikheil Saakashvili.

The head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, expressed his opinion regarding the UN's recognition of Israel's actions in Palestine as genocide. He stated that he was surprised by this decision, calling it the only correct one in a long time.

The leader of the Georgian opposition party "Droa!" and member of the "Coalition for Change" Elene Khoshtaria, who is in custody, announced that she does not intend to attend the court hearings on her case and refuses to defend herself.

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit. A guard of honor was lined up in Fizuli International Airport in honor of the distinguished guest.

Armenia has not yet confirmed its participation in the Intervision music festival in Moscow, but Azerbaijan has already refused. This was announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov held talks with Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Su Hui, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported. The parties noted that Azerbaijani-Chinese relations are developing dynamically thanks to the political will of the leaders of the two states - President Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of Droa! party leader and member of the Coalition for Change, Elena Khoshtaria. The agency notes that an investigation has been opened against her under Article 187 of the Criminal Code, which provides for punishment for damaging or destroying property. The maximum penalty under the article is up to five years in prison.

According to the new RIA Novosti rating, the unemployment situation in a number of regions of the North Caucasus remains difficult. In the second quarter of 2025, Ingushetia, Dagestan, North Ossetia, Chechnya and Karachay-Cherkessia occupied the last lines of the rating (from 81st to 85th places).