Imam Arsanov, a 28-year-old native of Chechnya, was detained at Grozny Airport upon his return from Moscow and has been held for over two months at the base of the Akhmat Kadyrov Special Purpose Patrol-Guard Police Regiment. This was reported by the Chechen movement NIYSO and a source for Kavkaz.Realii.

Following the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions, Moscow and Tbilisi once again issued diametrically opposed statements. The Russian Foreign Ministry urged Georgia to conclude a legally binding non-use-of-force agreement with Abkhazia and South Ossetia, while the Georgian Foreign Ministry stated that Russia continues to deepen cooperation with the authorities of the Tskhinvali region in violation of international law.

Following her visit to Baku, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Yerevan, where she announced the EU's readiness to expand cooperation with Armenia. She stated that the country's path toward rapprochement with Europe is a conscious choice, based on a commitment to democratic reforms and peaceful development.

The issue of a non-use of force agreement between Georgia and Abkhazia has once again reached an impasse. This was stated by Oleg Bartsits, Foreign Minister of the self-proclaimed Republic of Abkhazia, following the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions. According to him, Tbilisi's position remains the key obstacle.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Yerevan on July 2 for a working visit, according to Armenian media. The trip is part of the European Union's broader diplomatic activity in the South Caucasus.

Following talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the launch of a new package of EU initiatives for the South Caucasus. Brussels expects to support the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan not only politically, but also through the development of transport, energy, and social infrastructure.

Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan stated that Russia's possible participation in the TRIPP transport project is not currently under consideration. He stated that the project is being implemented between Armenia and the United States, with the relevant agreement already signed and in the implementation phase.

During her visit to Azerbaijan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU's intention to expand cooperation with Baku. According to her, Brussels expects to strengthen the partnership in several areas—from trade and transport to energy and the economy.

United Russia has formed regional groups for the upcoming elections. As in previous campaigns, the party lists in most Russian regions are headed by incumbent regional leaders – from Tatarstan head Rustam Minnikhanov to acting Dagestan head Fyodor Shchukin.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the new government and parliamentary majority intend to relaunch or update the entire package of democratic reforms. He made this statement at the opening of the two-day "Armenian Platform for the European Dialogue of Prosecutors," Armenpress reports.