Azerbaijan
Russian drones attacked a Turkish civilian vessel carrying corn in international waters. The captain was killed and one other person was injured.
The President of Azerbaijan stated that there are only two superpowers in the world—the United States and China. He did not include Russia in this list.
Lithuania added Usmanov and Fridman to its persona non grata list after the EU sanctions were lifted. Latvia and Estonia are preparing similar measures.
Russia attacked Ukraine throughout the night and morning: two people were killed in the Kyiv region, and dozens were wounded. In Kharkiv, many people were injured, including nine children.
Serbia's gas agreement with Russia expires on September 30. Vučić expects supplies to continue at a price of €318 per thousand cubic meters.
George Russell won qualifying for the 15th round of the Formula 1 season in Baku. Verstappen will start eighth, and the race will take place on Saturday due to Memorial Day.
Elvin Aliiev became the European champion in the up to 65 kg weight category, while Hanna Okhota won silver in the up to 48 kg category. Ukraine has 4 medals.
Sources report that gas supplies may be halted after November 1 due to Moscow's political demands. Yerevan is seeking alternatives.
Trump's family and allies are developing real estate, mining and transportation projects in the Caucasus and Central Asia. A 280-meter-tall Trump Tower is planned in Tbilisi.
The President of Azerbaijan pardoned Martin Ryan, who had been sentenced to 10 years for espionage. He was detained in December 2023.
Latvia rejected a proposal to lift sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman in exchange for extending restrictions on 3,000 individuals and companies. EU ambassadors continued negotiations.
France and Luxembourg are making demands regarding the EU sanctions list. The current restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals expire on September 22.
Georgia exported 911 tonnes of prepared sauces worth $2. 3 million, which is 6% more than last year’s figure. Russia bought the most.
Around the world, Equal Pay Day, World Water Monitoring Day, World Bamboo Day, and International Read an E-Book Day are observed. Chile celebrates Independence Day.
As a result of the attack on the Tedy tugboat, two Azerbaijani citizens were killed. Two more sailors were hospitalized, while six received assistance at the scene.
Starting November 30, 2026, Russians will need a paid electronic permit to enter Kazakhstan. In the absence of the document, deportation is possible.
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.
Tremors with a magnitude of 3. 2 occurred in the morning, 2 km from the border on the territory of Azerbaijan. No damage was recorded.
Kyiv Dynamo lost to Qarabağ 0–2 in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round. On aggregate, the team has ended its European campaign, losing 1–2.
On August 13, Dynamo Kyiv will face Qarabağ in Baku. The first match ended in a 1–0 victory for the Kyiv side, while bookmakers consider the Azerbaijani team the favorite.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister visited Ukraine for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The parties discussed Russia's strikes, the blocking of grain corridors, and cooperation in the energy sector.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that the country is ready to supply gas to Ukraine if necessary. He emphasized that the country already exports fuel to 16 countries worldwide, 12 of which are European.
On August 6, Kyiv's Dynamo will face Azerbaijan's Qarabağ in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. Bookmakers consider the Ukrainian team the favorite, with odds of 2.16.
Kyiv Dynamo lost to PAOK with a score of 2:0 in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The team will continue its performances in the third round of the Conference League.
GNERC reported that the power outage in Georgia occurred due to a sudden disconnection from Azerbaijan's energy system. The investigation is ongoing in two directions, the SSB is checking the sabotage version.
Iran is theoretically capable of attacking Ukraine with Khorramshahr missiles, but their accuracy and reliability are questionable. The expert believes that the strikes will be demonstrative in nature.
Three countries from different regions of the world have stated claims against the Russian Federation. This indicates a further loss of Russia's authority on the international stage.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that the meeting of former high-ranking officials of Germany and Russia in Baku is unimportant. Ukraine did not authorize the participants for such negotiations.
The US Senate has introduced an updated version of a bill on sanctions against Russia, which provides for tariffs of up to 100% instead of 500%. The document is supported by about 60 senators and allows President Trump to temporarily suspend sanctions.