US Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan signals two important changes: the diminishing significance of Moscow's declared spheres of influence and the weakening of Russia's position in the South Caucasus, writes the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). The center emphasizes that, despite the Trump administration's desire to improve relations with Russia, the United States is confirming its intention to play an active role in the region, which the Kremlin considers its "near abroad."

Adam Kadyrov, the third son of the Chechen leader, has been discharged from Moscow's Botkin Hospital, according to the VChK-OGPU Telegram channel. It is reported that he spent 25 days recovering from the accident.

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Armenia and Azerbaijan, as sovereign states, are free to build relations with any country, including the United States. This statement came in response to US Vice President J.D. Vance's visits to Baku and Yerevan.

US Vice President James David Vance arrived in Baku from Yerevan today. Following an official reception ceremony and a one-on-one meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, they held expanded intergovernmental talks.

This evening, Ramzan Kadyrov posted a 44-second video featuring his son Adam, captioning it: "Late dinner with my dear BROTHER, Assistant to the Head of the Chechen Republic Vismurat Aliyev, and Secretary of the Security Council of the Chechen Republic Adam Kadyrov, who was 'resurrected' despite the latest rumors."

On February 10, US Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in the capital of Azerbaijan on an official visit, Report reports. He was met at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov and other government officials.

During US Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Armenia, the two countries signed a cooperation agreement on civil nuclear energy. According to American experts, this step will help Armenia reduce its dependence on Russian technology in the sector.

Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, has officially responded for the first time to reports of a January 16 accident in which his 18-year-old son, Adam, was reportedly injured. He called the reports a "fake news" spread by unknown sources.

On February 9, US Vice President J.D. Vance, along with his wife and three children, arrived in Yerevan. The plane landed at Zvartnots International Airport, where the guests were greeted by Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alen Simonyan.

A new charge of contempt of court has been brought against Nika Melia, a member of the Akhali party and the Coalition for Change. The country's Prosecutor General's Office reported this. According to the agency, the accused verbally insulted a judge.