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.