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Pashinyan and Aliyev discussed strengthening peace
Politics
Pashinyan and Aliyev discussed strengthening peace
2 October 2025

On the sidelines of the 7th European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met. The parties noted the significance of the Washington Agreements and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening peace.

The German Foreign Ministry issued an official statement to Georgia regarding attacks on its ambassador
Politics
The German Foreign Ministry issued an official statement to Georgia regarding attacks on its ambassador
2 October 2025

The German Foreign Ministry summoned Georgia's Chargé d'Affaires to protest aggressive statements directed at German Ambassador Peter Fischer. The ministry emphasized that such rhetoric from Georgian authorities is unacceptable and must cease.

Ilham Aliyev congratulated Maia Sandu on her victory in the parliamentary elections
Politics
Ilham Aliyev congratulated Maia Sandu on her victory in the parliamentary elections
2 October 2025

A meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Moldova, Ilham Aliyev and Maia Sandu, took place in Copenhagen. Aliyev congratulated Sandu on her party's success in the recent parliamentary elections, emphasizing that they reflected the will of the Moldovan people.

Russian authorities have refused to pay compensation to Chechen nationals subjected to torture
Human rights
Russian authorities have refused to pay compensation to Chechen nationals subjected to torture
2 October 2025

Russian authorities are ignoring ECHR decisions that came into force before the country's withdrawal from the Council of Europe, refusing to pay compensation to torture victims from Chechnya.

Kadyrov congratulated the authors of Chechen language textbooks on receiving state awards
Society
Kadyrov congratulated the authors of Chechen language textbooks on receiving state awards
2 October 2025

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin presented state awards to the authors of Chechen language textbooks for students in grades 5, 9, and 10-11.

Tbilisi Court Orders Gela Hasai, Member of the
Society
Tbilisi Court Orders Gela Hasai, Member of the "Girchi — More Freedom" Party, into Pretrial Detention
1 October 2025

The Tbilisi City Court ordered Gela Hasai, activist and member of the opposition party "Girchi — More Freedom," who was detained on September 29. He is charged with intentionally causing moderate bodily harm, committed by a group of individuals.

Gasoline prices in Dagestan and Chechnya hit record highs
Economy
Gasoline prices in Dagestan and Chechnya hit record highs
1 October 2025

Fuel prices in Dagestan and Chechnya rose sharply in September, making these regions among the worst-rated regions for this indicator. According to Rosstat, gasoline prices increased by almost 14.7% in Dagestan and by 16% in Chechnya.

Ingushetia is the worst-off region in terms of housing provision
Economy
Ingushetia is the worst-off region in terms of housing provision
1 October 2025

According to the Ministry of Construction and DOM.RF, Ingushetia leads all Russian regions in terms of per capita housing provision. At the end of 2024, this figure in the republic was 15.9 square meters, significantly lower than the Russian average (29.4 square meters).

A Crimean Tatar political prisoner has been held in strict conditions for over a year
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar political prisoner has been held in strict conditions for over a year
1 October 2025

Muslim Aliyev, a Crimean Tatar sentenced to 19 years, is being held in a maximum-security prison (MSC) and is periodically sent to a punishment cell, where he has already spent over 1,140 days. This was reported by his wife.

Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Commented on the Investigations into the AZAL Plane Crash and the Killings of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg
Politics
Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Commented on the Investigations into the AZAL Plane Crash and the Killings of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg
1 October 2025

Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General, Kamran Aliyev, announced that the criminal investigation into the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane near Aktau on December 25 of last year is ongoing. He stated that Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan are participating in the investigation.