Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan assured Armenian businesses facing problems due to Russian trade restrictions of state support. Speaking to residents of the village of Lchashen during his election campaign, he announced that the government will develop subsidy and assistance programs for enterprises whose export activities face unjustified obstacles.

In 2025, a decrease in the number of newly diagnosed drug addiction cases was observed in several regions of the North Caucasus Federal District. This information is based on reports from regional health authorities.

Five political prisoners—Emir Kurtnezirov, Abibulla Smedlyaev, Rustem Mustafayev, Mirzali Tazhibayev, and Bakhtiyar Ablaev—have been transferred from Rostov Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 to a Novocherkassk pretrial detention center. This was announced by Emir Kurtnezirov's wife. According to her, the judge at the last hearing explained the transfer as a need to free up space in Rostov pretrial detention centers.

The Tbilisi City Court has arrested journalist Irakli Chikhladze, accused of espionage. He is also facing charges in the same case against pro-Russian activist and head of the Eurasia Institute, Gulbaat Rtskhiladze. Both were detained by the Georgian State Security Service on May 30.

US President Donald Trump addressed a message to the participants of Baku Energy Week. In his message, the American leader emphasized the significant support the United States provides to the Azerbaijani oil and gas sector and expressed confidence in further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the context of global energy security.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its significant contribution to the country's energy resilience. He stated that Baku made a significant contribution to "our resilience during the most difficult period of the past winter."

Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) has imposed restrictions on the import of fish and seafood from Armenia, effective June 2. This was announced in a statement by the agency.

According to a study conducted by RIA Novosti using Rosstat statistics, the North Caucasus republics ranked last in the 2025 rankings for family financial well-being. The assessment was based on the remaining funds of two-earner households with the regional median salary after deducting essential expenses.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday, emphasizing Moscow's commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Following Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned Armenia about the risks of rapprochement with the European Union, accused the country's leadership of "political gamesmanship" before the elections, and hinted at the influence of European politicians on the situation in the republic.