The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced serviceman Islam Teshev to seven years in prison for leaving his unit without leave during mobilization.

The head of the Georgian Orthodox Church, Shio III, stated that the country's demographic decline could lead to "other peoples" eventually outnumbering Georgians.

German Ambassador to Tbilisi Peter Fischer stated that Georgia has distanced itself from Ukraine and Moldova in the process of European integration. 

Tbilisi called the UK's decision to allow the import of fuel derived from Russian oil a manifestation of double standards, recalling long-standing calls from Western partners to curtail trade with Russia.

Drones again attacked the industrial zone of Nevinnomyssk in Stavropol Krai on the night of May 20. 

Today, Russian security forces carried out a series of arrests of Muslim clergy members—people who for years have been perceived as part of the state religious system, integrated into the vertical power structure and oriented toward cooperation with the Kremlin.

Heavy rains in Chechnya have resulted in mudflows, power outages, and infrastructure damage in several districts of the republic.

The Insider published an investigation today into the Kremlin's attempts to maintain influence in Armenia ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready to restore full relations with Tbilisi. 

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has reported a possible vote-buying scheme in the Lori region involving representatives of the Strong Armenia party, linked to Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan.