Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili expressed the expectation that Ukraine will reconsider its attitude toward Georgia by demonstrating real changes, rather than merely verbal declarations. According to the Foreign Minister, Kyiv's increased activity in establishing contacts is due to Georgia's growing importance as a regional transit hub and connecting link.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, during a campaign in the Syunik region ahead of parliamentary elections, declared that Nagorno-Karabakh was never Armenian land.

Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a bill to the State Duma to ratify the agreement on deepening the allied cooperation between Russia and the self-proclaimed republic of South Ossetia (SO). The document has been published in the electronic database of the lower house of the Russian parliament.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Armenia's aspirations to join the European Union require careful consideration. He said Yerevan should promptly decide on its future course of action—EU membership or continued participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). He suggested considering a referendum to allow Armenian citizens to express their opinion.

On the night of May 9, an incident involving drones occurred in Chechnya, injuring at least six people. According to local media reports, the attack, presumably carried out by Ukrainian drones, resulted in damage to several facilities.

In his congratulatory message, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that "we celebrate May 9, 2026, amid peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan." He described this as a crucial achievement, the first since Armenia's independence.

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry responded to the broadcast of a distorted map on Russia's Channel One. The program, "Vremya Pokazhet," presented Nagorno-Karabakh as a separate territory within Azerbaijan. Baku requested an explanation from Russia, calling the incident a serious provocation and unacceptable political manipulation.

Konstantin Zatulin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, stated that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is "an enemy of Russia who has used us."

The situation of Azerbaijani opposition figure and political prisoner Tofig Yagublu is causing serious concern among his family due to the rapid deterioration of his health. He is in critical condition and is deprived of adequate medical care.

At least two powerful explosions were recorded in Grozny following a drone attack. One struck the Khankala district, and the second struck the area adjacent to the city's central railway station.