In Crimea, police officers issued human rights activist Abdureshit Dzhepparov a warning against violating the law. Law enforcement officials explained the document's origins in connection with the upcoming holiday on May 9th, but such actions typically occur shortly before the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Deportation of the Crimean Tatar People (May 18th).

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed Tbilisi's readiness to take all necessary measures to restore ties with Ukraine as much as possible. Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Yerevan, the Georgian politician emphasized that, despite existing difficulties, relations between the countries have a long history of friendship.

During talks in Yerevan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed gratitude to European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for their assistance in countering hybrid threats.

Akhmed Balkarov, a native of Kabardino-Balkaria, was transferred from Penal Colony No. 4 in the Penza Region. He had previously complained of religious persecution and systematic penalties. The Federal Penitentiary Service later decided to transfer him to a psychiatric facility. The prisoner's mother insists there are no supporting documents or justifications for this decision.

During the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's policy of rapprochement with Europe.

Today in Brussels, Olivier Dupuis, former Secretary of the Transnational Radical Party and Member of the European Parliament, passed away after a long illness.

The decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin that same day regarding the change of leadership in Dagestan was published on the Kremlin website. Head of the republic, Sergei Melikov, has resigned, and Fyodor Shchukin has been appointed acting head.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Azerbaijan on a visit after participating in the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. In Baku, the Italian Prime Minister held talks with President Ilham Aliyev.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope to visit Azerbaijan in 2028 to participate in the 10th European Political Community (EPC) Summit. He made this statement at the 8th EPC Summit taking place in Yerevan today. He also thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for participating in the event online.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan. This is their first face-to-face conversation since the outbreak of full-scale war.