Ali Karimli, leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, announced he was banned from participating in the Democracy Forum in Prague. He claimed the ban came from President Ilham Aliyev.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a direct line today and at the same time a large press conference on the results of the year. At the beginning of the event, a question appeared on the monitor screen: “Why does a tray of eggs cost 550 rubles in Dagestan?” The President ignored him.
At the same time, Putin answered a question from North Ossetia about whether SVO volunteers are entitled to the same support measures and benefits as other military personnel. According to him, the state is working to ensure that all fighters are in the same conditions. The President also noted the volunteer battalions “Storm.Osetia” and “Alania”. In addition, he stated that as of today there is no need for additional mobilization of military personnel.