Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili stated that restoring relations with Russia is only possible after Moscow recognizes Georgia's territorial integrity, including Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Papuashvili emphasized that Russia has long been aware of this position.

A Baku court rejected a petition to change the pretrial detention measure against the arrested founder of Toplum TV, Alesker Mammadli, despite his need for surgery.

A court in Nalchik sentenced Rustam Misostov, sentencing him to five years in a penal colony for leaving his military unit without leave.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, speaking to the Council of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels, commented on the situation in Tbilisi. She reiterated that "Georgia has faced a setback [on its European integration path] like no other country."