If the Russian authorities decided to withdraw troops from Ukraine, 71% of Chechen residents would approve. Only 39% support Russia's war against Ukraine. Such data was presented by the publication "Kholod" based on the results of a telephone survey conducted in September by sociologists from the "Chronicles" and ExtremeScan projects.

The Georgian authorities named the first organizations that fall under the definition of "foreign agent". The list included "Youth organization of Ukrainians in Georgia - Svytanok", "Professional Union of Farmers and Agricultural Workers", "Home of Youth in Kutaisi", "Christian Union", "Jewish Cultural and Educational Fund".

30 Ukrainian children affected by the war have arrived in Azerbaijan for rehabilitation. As part of the 10-day program, they will be provided with medical and socio-psychological rehabilitation services. Individual consultations, group therapy sessions, yoga and dance classes will also be organized.

The CSTO exercises "Indestructible Brotherhood - 2024" have started in Kazakhstan. They will involve peacekeepers from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan. CSTO member Armenia refused to cooperate.

Georgia has proposed that Russia withdraw its troops from the self-proclaimed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. This was stated by Kakha Kaladze, Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party. At the same time, he noted that he positively assessed the words of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov about his readiness to help Georgia normalize relations with the unrecognized republics.

The draft state budget of Armenia for next year envisages an increase in defense spending by 20% - up to approximately $1.7 billion. This is stated in the draft state budget, which was approved at a government meeting and will be submitted to parliament for further discussions.

The current Georgian leadership is honestly assessing the past. It said that it wants historical reconciliation. In what form - this is for the countries to decide themselves. Russia is ready to facilitate this. This was stated by the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov.

The head of the Georgian government, Irakli Kobakhidze, commented on the revocation of his invitation to an official reception on behalf of US President Joe Biden, held in honor of the heads of delegations participating in the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. According to the Georgian Prime Minister, several dozen leaders of authoritarian states attended the event.

Billboards comparing Ukrainian and Georgian cities have appeared in Tbilisi. The banners consist of two parts: photos of buildings destroyed by bombing in Ukraine with the inscription "No to war" and photos of Georgian infrastructure with the caption "Choose peace". This election campaign was launched by the country's ruling party, Georgian Dream.

Armenia is ready to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan right now, which has been agreed upon by 80 percent. If the document turns out to be contrary to the Constitution of Armenia, Yerevan will need to change it for the sake of peace. This was stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during his speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.