Day: May 2, 2026

Over the past week, Russia has launched approximately 1,600 attack drones, 1,100 guided aerial bombs, and three missiles against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, AzerNEWS reports.

@zazaabashidze @SouthCaucasus it’s alarming how high the percentage is of those who don’t know or want to engage and enjoy the right of being a citizen for voting!

— hansel🇩🇪 🇬🇪🇺🇦 (@russorusso) May 2, 2026

Inflation rose to a near two-year high of 10.9% in April, driven by global supply shocks and the government’s decision to fully pass on higher fuel costs to consumers, in addition to raising petroleum levy, sending energy, transport and food prices soaring, AzerNEWS reports, citing Tribune.

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Chairman Muhammad Al Jasser, will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan from 4 to 8 May 2026, AzerNEWS reports via the IsDB.

House Appropriations Panel backs ANCA push for increased security assistance for Armenia, calls for TRIPP oversight in Foreign Aid bill  The Armenian Weekly

#CIA #FBI #SouthCaucasus
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 2, 2026