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The ECHR ordered the Azerbaijani authorities to pay compensation to an arrested human rights activist

After leaving the Georgian State Security Service building where he was summoned for questioning on February 17, former Georgian Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili stated that "the meeting concerned Georgia's participation in European gas supplies and the associated risks."

Human rights

The Russian Government noted the growing popularity of North Caucasus resorts

The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Azerbaijan to pay €4,000 to human rights activist Rufat Safarov, finding a violation of his right to a fair trial in 2016.

Tourism

A resident of Ingushetia, previously tortured, was convicted of aiding terrorism

Last season, Russia's ski resorts attracted over 8 million tourists, and this number is expected to increase by another 10% in the 2025-2026 season. Resorts in the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) are making a significant contribution to this growth, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Human rights

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Magomed Kottoyev, a resident of Ingushetia, to 14 years in a maximum-security penal colony. He was convicted of aiding members of a terrorist organization and an illegal armed group.

Religion

Muslims Enter Ramadan

This evening, Saudi Arabia announced the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in 2026. February 18th will be the first day of the month-long fast for Muslims worldwide, which will last until March 19th. March 20th will mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Putin Discussed Investment, Construction, and Support for Military Families with the Head of Ingushetia

On February 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin received Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, the Head of Ingushetia, in the Kremlin. According to official reports, the meeting focused on large-scale investment projects in the republic, debt reduction, and construction development.

Former head of Yekaterinburg's Azerbaijani diaspora has been asked for a 23-year prison sentence

The prosecutor has requested a 23-year prison sentence for Shahin Shikhlinsky, the former head of Yekaterinburg's Azerbaijani diaspora. He was found guilty of murder and attempted murder of businessmen.

Pashinyan Announced the Possibility of Transferring the Armenian Railways Concession to a Friendly Country

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed considering the possibility of transferring the management rights to the Armenian railway concession to a third country that maintains "friendly relations" with both Yerevan and Moscow. He stated that such a measure could address Armenia's loss of competitive advantages amid the development of international transport routes bypassing the republic.

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Georgian Dream MP: EU is no less interested in Georgia than Georgia is in it

Archil Gorduladze, a member of the Georgian Parliament from the ruling Georgian Dream party, stated that the European Union is no less interested in Georgia than the country itself is in rapprochement with the EU. According to him, this is primarily due to the country's geographical location.

Serzh Sargsyan remains free, but is prohibited from leaving Armenia

The FSB detained 12 residents of the North Caucasus Federal District on terrorism charges without presenting evidence

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has been placed under a travel ban. He remains free, but cannot leave the country without permission, according to the press service of the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia.

Society

Several people have been detained in Adygea and Kabardino-Balkaria on terrorism charges, the Russian Federal Security Service reported. The agency provided no evidence of the detainees' guilt.

Rostov Oblast repelled an attack by approximately 40 drones: southern Russia is under attack again