Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Moscow views events concerning Armenia as a manifestation of an attempt to undermine integration structures involving Russia.

Georgian Legion Commander Mamuka Mamulashvili announced the start of large-scale production of ballistic missiles in Ukraine, noting that technological advances will allow for increased strikes on Russian territory.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the Armenian authorities' public statements about their desire to maintain and strengthen relations with Russia are not supported by the country's leadership's actions, which, she said, are aimed at rapprochement with the European Union.

Telecom operators AzerTelecom and Telecom Armenia have signed a partnership agreement that will allow Armenia to access international internet via Azerbaijani territory. Under the agreement, the Azerbaijani provider will expand its network to provide international traffic services and establish routing to Armenia.

A Baku court has sentenced eight more Russians accused of cybercrime and drug trafficking. They were previously detained amid tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia.

The European Commission has provided Armenia with €34 million in financial support. The funds are intended to offset the negative impact of Russian trade sanctions on private businesses.

The majority of Georgians still support the country's accession to the European Union, but increasingly doubt that the government's current course is bringing the country closer to that goal. This is according to the results of an annual public opinion survey conducted as part of the EU NEIGHBOURS EAST program.

According to a report by Hraparak, an unspoken competition for the presidential seat has flared up in Armenia among representatives of the ruling Civil Contract party. The source reports that this standoff is due to reports of incumbent President Vahagn Khachaturyan's significant health problems, which presumably will prevent him from completing his term in office.

The Moscow City Court upheld the arrest in absentia of former Dagestan People's Assembly deputy Akhmedpasha Umakhanov. This decision is necessary for placing him on the international wanted list.

The sons of the Chechen leader, Akhmat, Adam, and Ali Kadyrov, met with Prince Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud in Saudi Arabia. Ramzan Kadyrov announced this on his Telegram channel.