**Russian Regions Take Another Important Step Towards Integration Into The Country's Legal Framework**

* **Description:** Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the newly elected heads of Russian regions to discuss the integration of the new regions into the country's legal framework.
* **Summary:** Putin stated that the elections in the new regions were an important step towards their integration into Russia's legal framework. He emphasized that the regions have received all the necessary resources to address the challenges they face and that it is important to use them effectively. Putin also highlighted the importance of supporting the country during the special military operation, not only through social support for soldiers and their families, but also for the economy, defense industry, and those fighting on the front lines.

**Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu Presents State Awards to Participants of the Special Operation**

* **Description:** Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu presented state awards to six servicemen and 10 medical specialists who showed courage, professionalism, and resilience during the special operation in Ukraine.
* **Summary:** Shoigu praised the award recipients for their bravery and dedication, noting that they had risked their lives to save others. He also highlighted the importance of their work in providing medical assistance to those injured in the conflict.

**Russian Military Destroys Ukrainian Aircraft, Shoots Down Drones**

* **Description:** The Russian military reported that it had shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 attack aircraft and destroyed 26 drones in the Donetsk People's Republic.
* **Summary:** The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Ukrainian aircraft was shot down by Russian artillery, while the drones were destroyed by Russian air defense systems. The ministry also reported that Russian forces had killed 30 Ukrainian militants and destroyed several pieces of equipment in the Donetsk region.

**Russian Troops Repel Ukrainian Attacks in Donetsk Region**

* **Description:** Russian artillery units repelled two attacks by Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk region, destroying 105 Ukrainian servicemen, two armored vehicles, and five cars.
* **Summary:** The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Ukrainian attacks were aimed at the village of Kleshcheyevka, but were unsuccessful. The ministry also reported that Russian forces had destroyed a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the area.

**Footage Shows Ukrainian Soldiers Surrendering to Russian Forces**

* **Description:** A video released by the Russian Defense Ministry showed Ukrainian soldiers surrendering to Russian forces in the Donetsk region.
* **Summary:** The video showed the Ukrainian soldiers walking towards Russian positions with their hands raised. The Russian Defense Ministry said that the soldiers had been abandoned by their commanders and were left without food or water.

**Leader of Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Region Signs Decree to Dissolve Government**

* **Description:** The leader of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, Arayik Harutyunyan, signed a decree to dissolve the government and hand over weapons to the Azerbaijani armed forces.
* **Summary:** The move comes after a peace deal was reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which resulted in the transfer of control of the region to Azerbaijan. The decree calls for the dissolution of all state institutions and organizations in Nagorno-Karabakh by January 1, 2024.

**Former Karabakh Official Arrested on Terrorism Financing Charges**

* **Description:** A former official in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, David Babayan, was arrested on charges of financing terrorism.
* **Summary:** Babayan was arrested by Azerbaijani authorities and could face up to 14 years in prison if convicted. He is accused of providing financial support to a terrorist organization.

**Russian Peacekeepers Evacuate Civilians from Nagorno-Karabakh**

* **Description:** Russian peacekeepers evacuated over 500 civilians, including nearly 300 children, from the Nagorno-Karabakh region to Armenia.
* **Summary:** The civilians were provided with food and medicine by the Russian peacekeepers. The evacuation was carried out in coordination with the Armenian government.

**Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Armenia for Displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Residents**

* **Description:** Humanitarian aid, including food, hygiene products, and warm clothing, arrived in Armenia for displaced residents of the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
* **Summary:** The aid was collected by volunteers in Yerevan and sent to the displaced residents in Goris and Vayk, where the situation is close to catastrophic. The Russian House in Yerevan also sent aid, including clothing and diapers for children, to the affected areas.