Prominent Azerbaijani opposition blogger, human rights activist, and former political prisoner Mehman Huseynov published a video with the caption: "The thief Ilham Aliyev and his family are agents of Russia. The Aliyev family has occupied our country."

Mikhail Gutseriev, an Ingush billionaire, won his case in the European Court of Justice. He challenged EU sanctions imposed against him in 2024 due to his ties to the Belarusian leadership. The court found that the Council of the European Union relied on outdated data in its decision.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the country's gradual lifting of the blockade. Speaking at an international forum in Tbilisi, he welcomed Azerbaijan's decision to lift export restrictions and thanked President Ilham Aliyev for this.

Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili admitted to receiving illegal income over many years during questioning at the State Security Service's Anti-Corruption Agency. This was announced at a press conference by the agency's director, Emzar Dzagnidze, who emphasized that Garibashvili had fully cooperated with the investigation.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev continues to lead a regime that, according to Azadlig newspaper editor-in-chief Ganimat Zayidov, maintains its position among the most corrupt countries.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope for the rapid opening of the Armenian-Turkish border. This statement was made at the 5th Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi. Pashinyan emphasized that the positive dialogue with Turkey inspires optimism.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze interpreted the Gakharia-For-Georgia party's decision to end its political boycott as recognition of the legitimacy of parliament and the October 26, 2024, parliamentary elections. According to him, opposition parties "have carried the decrees of their patrons to this point, which is sad for the parties, but very good for the country and Georgian democracy."

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that his country has lifted restrictions on goods transit to Armenia. He shared this news at a joint press conference with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana.

Events are unfolding in Armenia surrounding the arrest of Vardan Ghukasyan, the mayor of Gyumri, the second-largest city. Thirty-three people were detained following yesterday's protest outside the city hall.

The political party led by former Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has decided to retake parliamentary seats. This was announced at a briefing by one of its leaders, Giorgi Sharashidze, and later by the party's leader.