Bacho (Elguja) Bebia, a 32-year-old Georgian volunteer fighting in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, died in Mykolaiv. His family said that after the outbreak of the "SVO," he, himself a displaced person from Sukhumi, voluntarily went to the front, declaring his determination to defend his home at any cost.

Russian businessman Alexander Vaysero became the first Russian citizen detained in Baku to receive a four-year prison sentence.

According to the Russian Security Council, Armenia's accession to the European Union could lead to a loss of 23% of its GDP. The country's withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is projected to reduce its GDP by 15.1% and increase inflation by 14.3%, along with an expected rise in energy prices. This, according to the Russian agency's statement, will lead to a significant decline in living standards in Armenia.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the government's plans to introduce taxes on the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC). As part of the ruling Civil Contract party's election platform, the initiative was presented, according to which the Church, like all citizens, would be subject to a universal tax declaration system.

Ahead of Armenia's parliamentary elections scheduled for June 2026, US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis called on tech giants Meta and Alphabet to strengthen their fight against Russian disinformation. They emphasized the importance of the elections for Armenia's future, including regional peace initiatives and transportation projects, and stated that foreign interference is unacceptable.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the country's authorities have no plans to return to the pro-Russian military-political bloc, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). This position is included in the election platform of his Civil Contract party ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections.

Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan emphasized the importance of cooperation with the European Union, calling it not only economic cooperation but also a reflection of the Armenian people's European aspirations. At the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, he stated that the country is working toward gradual or sectoral integration with the EU.

Adam Kadyrov, Secretary of the Chechen Security Council and son of the regional governor, received a commemorative medal in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov "Sever" Regiment. The award ceremony took place at a gala event celebrating the anniversary of the special motorized regiment.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on plans by US President Donald Trump's family, along with local partners, to build a 70-story Trump Tower in Tbilisi. According to the publication, the building is slated to be the tallest in the Georgian capital.
This news comes amid the ruling Georgian Dream party's desire to restore relations with the United States and establish a partnership with the Trump administration.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan predicted that three opposition forces, which he called the "three-headed war party," will not enter parliament in the June elections. He believes that a potential victory for the parties of Samvel Karapetyan, Robert Kocharyan, and Gagik Tsarukyan would lead to a new war with Azerbaijan.