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12:51, 5 June 2026

Russia's restrictions have jeopardized the future of farmers in Armenia.

The loss of direct access to the Russian market due to political disagreements and stricter inspections has left farmers facing the immediate threat of bankruptcy: goods that fail border inspection are returned, and local markets won't even sell them for a pittance. Farmers and truck drivers say the government's proposed support measures are insufficient.

11:51, 5 June 2026

The former mayor of Yerevan has been arrested in connection with a large money laundering case.

Gagik Beglaryan was arrested at the request of the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia in connection with a case of large-scale money laundering and abuse of office.

11:40, 5 June 2026

Social media users debated the quality of vacations in Anapa.

Fear of the consequences of the fuel oil spill in Anapa is the main reason tourists choose other destinations, according to the blogger. Commenters countered that tourists are hampered by the beaches' lack of preparation for the season and the fact that they are filled with unsuitable sand. The discussion unfolded amid the announcement that the Krasnodar Territory will receive a billion rubles for cleanup efforts after the tanker disaster.

11:08, 5 June 2026

Kamyzyak residents pointed out to authorities the unresolved problem of vandalism.

Unknown individuals damaged the "I Love Kamyzyak" art piece located near the city bus station. Local residents, commenting on the incident on social media, demanded that those responsible be found and punished.

10:34, 5 June 2026

A journalist from Mari El was detained for a comment about Dudayev.

A comment about Dzhokhar Dudayev led to the arrest of Mari El journalist Alexei Seregin* on charges of justifying terrorism. He was beaten during his arrest.

09:59, 5 June 2026

An orphan from Makhachkala secured the housing he was entitled to under the law after an online outcry.

Makhachkala officials promised to provide orphan Magomedfazil Kurbetov with legally required housing after his story of being forced to sleep on the streets for seven years sparked an online outcry.

09:47, 5 June 2026

Khalit Mustafayev's family is seeking to reopen the criminal case into his death.

A Stavropol court upheld a decision ordering the Ministry of Internal Affairs to pay compensation to the family of Khalit Mustafayev, who was shot and killed by a security officer during a chase. The defense is challenging the decision to drop the prosecution of the police officer, who returned from the SVO zone.

Nikol Pashinyan at the debate. Still from News.Am video from June 4, 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnIxpTBYDAE&t=3227s

08:59, 5 June 2026

During the debate, Pashinyan called for the deregistration of rival parties.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan agreed with the thesis expressed during the debate that political forces that use an external political narrative should not be allowed to participate in the elections, and called on other election participants to appeal to the Central Election Commission to deregister Strong Armenia, Alliance Armenia, and Prosperous Armenia.

08:43, 5 June 2026

A soldier was convicted in Makhachkala for leaving his unit without permission.

A court in Makhachkala sentenced contract soldier Said Khizriev to five years in prison, finding him guilty of leaving his military unit without permission.

07:45, 5 June 2026

Five fighters from Dagestan were killed in the SVO zone.

Kirim Aliyev, Esedulla Kaziyev, Gadzhi Balabayov, Ilgar Samedov, and Shakir Abdullayev from the Tabasaran district were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have officially acknowledged at least 1,969 Dagestani soldiers killed there.

A Sochi court has convicted Abkhaz parliament member Kan Kvarchia in absentia. Photo: ABKHAZIA-CENTER / Telegram channel

06:46, 5 June 2026

A Sochi court convicted Abkhaz parliament member Kan Kvarchia in absentia.

A Sochi court sentenced Abkhazian parliament member and leader of the Aidgylara opposition movement, Kan Kvarchia, to 10 years and 6 months in prison for the armed robbery of Russian political strategists.

05:47, 5 June 2026

A Cherkessk resident has been detained in connection with the terrorist attack in Nizhny Novgorod.

Police have detained a suspect in a terrorist attack on a railway in the Nizhny Novgorod region. According to investigators, he set fire to a relay cabinet on the Pochinki-Varya section.

04:47, 5 June 2026

A soldier was convicted in Nalchik for failing to report to his unit.

A court in Nalchik sentenced Alim Khuranov to five years in prison for evading military service during mobilization.

03:48, 5 June 2026

The question of voter turnout has added intrigue to the parliamentary elections in Armenia.

High voter turnout on election day for Armenia's parliamentary elections could significantly impact their outcome, with the opposition, not the ruling party, seeking a high turnout. Moscow's attempt to support pro-Russian forces could also yield unexpected results.

02:49, 5 June 2026

The names of three Dagestani soldiers killed in Ukraine have been released.

Salim Panakhov and two of his fellow countrymen from the Magaramkent district were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have officially acknowledged at least 1,964 Dagestani soldiers killed there.

01:50, 5 June 2026

A Kropotkin resident was convicted for commenting on the terrorist attack.

A military court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced a Kropotkin resident to a fine, finding his messaging comment to be a public justification of terrorism.

00:51, 5 June 2026

The United States and Armenia are creating a joint venture to develop TRIPP.

The Board of Directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) approved the creation of a U.S.-Armenia joint venture, TRIPP Development Company. The project is part of a $2.5 billion strategic investment package.

Protesters on Rustaveli Avenue. Photo: Nino Kikvadze / Publika

23:53, 4 June 2026

Protesters in Tbilisi declared victory in the fight for children's treatment.

The Georgian government agreed to prepare a procurement plan for medications for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, after which parents ended their protest outside the government administration building. Participants in a rally outside the Georgian parliament on the 554th day of continuous protests demanded an end to the deportation of a refugee from Iran.

22:58, 4 June 2026

A student from Kabardino-Balkaria has had his Unified State Exam results reinstated.

A high school graduate from Kabardino-Balkaria defended his results on the Unified State Physics Exam in court, which had previously been annulled due to the alleged use of cheat sheets.

22:03, 4 June 2026

Archbishop Galstanyan has been placed under house arrest.

The Armenian Criminal Court of Appeals has changed the pretrial detention measure for the leader of the "Sacred Struggle" movement, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan.

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