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Medvedev noted that the North Caucasian Federal District has exceeded the recruitment of contract soldiers for the Northern Military District
Society
Medvedev noted that the North Caucasian Federal District has exceeded the recruitment of contract soldiers for the Northern Military District
Published: 20 February 2024

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting in Grozny with the heads of the regions of the North Caucasian Federal District and the plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Russian Federation on the topic “North Military District”. He noted that the North Caucasus Federal District is one of the most active in recruiting contract soldiers.
Nikita Zhuravel was asked to serve three and a half years in prison
Human rights
Nikita Zhuravel was asked to serve three and a half years in prison
Published: 20 February 2024

The prosecutor demanded a 3.5 year sentence for student Nikita Zhuravel, accused of insulting the feelings of believers. He is accused of burning the Koran.
Investigator in Anna Politkovskaya murder case promoted
Human rights
Investigator in Anna Politkovskaya murder case promoted
Published: 20 February 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the rank of Major General of Justice to Vladimir Sharaev. In 2015, he was an investigator in the case of the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya.
Ingushetia and Chechnya have become leaders in healthy lifestyles
Society
Ingushetia and Chechnya have become leaders in healthy lifestyles
Published: 19 February 2024

In 2023, Ingushetia took first place among the regions of the Russian Federation in the ranking of healthy lifestyles of the population, scoring 693 points. Chechnya took second place (590 points). These are the results of the FinExpertiza study. North Ossetia took third place (560 points).
Trade turnover between Georgia and the Russian Federation has decreased significantly
Economy
Trade turnover between Georgia and the Russian Federation has decreased significantly
Published: 19 February 2024

In January of this year, trade turnover between Georgia and the Russian Federation decreased by 28% compared to the same period in 2023. The figure was $190 million.
The President of Turkey responded to the threat of deportation of Chechen refugees to Russia
Human rights
The President of Turkey responded to the threat of deportation of Chechen refugees to Russia
Published: 19 February 2024

About 30 Chechen refugees and oppositionists were placed in repatriation centers in Turkey, from where they could be deported to the Russian Federation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a statement about the “exceptionality of such a situation.”
Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Chechnya
Society
Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Chechnya
Published: 19 February 2024

Former Prime Minister and President of the Russian Federation, current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev visited Chechnya. He was met at the airport by the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, and members of his entourage.
The lowest mortgage payments recorded in Chechnya and Ingushetia
Economy
The lowest mortgage payments recorded in Chechnya and Ingushetia
Published: 19 February 2024

The smallest payments on mortgage loans are made by residents of Chechnya (10.4 thousand rubles per month) and Ingushetia (10.9 thousand rubles). The highest mortgage payments in relation to income were recorded among residents of Karachay-Cherkessia (paying on average about 92% of monthly earnings), Tuva (83%) and North Ossetia (78%).
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Friend of missing Chechen woman detained in Grozny after picket
Human rights
Friend of missing Chechen woman detained in Grozny after picket
23 August 2026

Elena Patyaeva—a friend of Seda Suleymanova, who disappeared three years ago after being forcibly returned from St. Petersburg to Chechnya—was detained in Grozny. On August 23, Patyaeva stood by the monument to journalists who died for freedom of speech, holding a sign that read: "I demand an investigation into the murder of Seda Suleymanova." This was reported by the human rights project "Slovo Zashchite" (Word for the Defense).
Azerbaijani Ambassador Says Russian Media Hinders Closer Ties Between Baku and Moscow
Politics
Azerbaijani Ambassador Says Russian Media Hinders Closer Ties Between Baku and Moscow
23 August 2026

Azerbaijan intends to continue developing relations with Russia, despite the deteriorating media narrative surrounding Baku in Russian outlets. Rahman Mustafayev, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Russia, stated this in an interview with RTVI.
Falling debris from Ukrainian UAVs sparks fires in southern Russia
Politics
Falling debris from Ukrainian UAVs sparks fires in southern Russia
23 August 2026

Wildfires broke out in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions due to falling drone debris. In the Rostov region, the railway overhead power line was also damaged, while in the Kuban region, three people—including two children—were killed in an attack the previous day.
Case over children’s poisoning in Dagestan reaches court
Society
Case over children’s poisoning in Dagestan reaches court
22 August 2026

In Dagestan’s Karabudakhkent District, a criminal case against the head of the private Chudo kindergarten in the village of Paraul, where 10 children suffered carbon monoxide poisoning in February, has been sent to court, the republic’s prosecutor’s office said.
The woman is accused of providing services that failed to meet safety requirements for consumers’ lives and health. The case will be heard by the Karabudakhkent District Court.