**1. Russian forces complete evacuation of civilians from Stepanakert**

Russian peacekeepers have completed the evacuation of civilians from Stepanakert, the capital of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, following an explosion at a fuel tank. 258 people were taken out by helicopter, including patients from the republican medical center who needed resuscitation. 42 sanitary flights were carried out. The Russian contingent in the region still has approximately 500 civilians, more than half of them children.

**2. Fire breaks out at industrial warehouse in Tashkent**

A fire broke out at an industrial warehouse in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The fire area was 10,000 km2. As a result of the shock wave, several residential buildings were damaged. A fifteen-year-old teenager died. The total number of victims was 163 people. 24 of them were hospitalized. A government commission has been created to eliminate the consequences of the incident.

**3. Russian national detained in Sevastopol for working for Ukrainian intelligence**

A Russian national was detained in Sevastopol for working for Ukrainian intelligence. The man was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence in 2022 while evading mobilization. He collected and transferred information about fortifications in Crimea. A criminal case of treason has been opened against the suspect.

**4. Nagorno-Karabakh ceases to exist, becomes part of Azerbaijan**

The Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh has ceased to exist and become part of Azerbaijan, according to a decree signed by the president of the unrecognized republic. The decree states that all official bodies and authorities will be dissolved until January 1, 2024. The decision was made due to the difficult military and political situation.

**5. Russian troops advance in Krasnoliman direction**

Russian troops have advanced in the Krasnoliman direction, suppressing up to two dozen Ukrainian artillery crews and defeating a stronghold in the Grigorovka area in the Donetsk People's Republic. Drone operators help control the accuracy of strikes.

**6. Gazprom Bank buys all Mega shopping centers in Russia**

Gazprom Bank has bought all Mega shopping centers in Russia from the Swedish company Ingka Centres. There are 14 such centers in the country, with a total area of more than 2 million km2. The transaction amount was not disclosed, but analysts estimate that it is unlikely to exceed $2 billion.

**7. Russian ruble becomes dominant currency in trade with other countries**

The Russian ruble has become the dominant currency in trade with other countries, including Western countries. The currencies of friendly countries, together with the Russian ruble, accounted for 72% of exports and 69% of imports.