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New elections, same faces: three-day voting begins in Russia’s North Caucasus
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New elections, same faces: three-day voting begins in Russia’s North Caucasus
18 September 2026

Russia’s North Caucasus regions are taking part in the three-day voting that began today and will run from 18 to 20 September, with elections for the ninth State Duma, regional legislatures and heads of several federal subjects. Observers note that in regions where governors are being elected, the favourites are already known: they are the incumbent republican leaders, who have received the Kremlin administration’s backing in advance and are expected to retain their positions.

Former Head of Georgia’s State Security Service Sentenced to 13 Years in Bribery Case
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Former Head of Georgia’s State Security Service Sentenced to 13 Years in Bribery Case
17 September 2026

The Tbilisi City Court has sentenced Grigol Liluashvili, the former head of Georgia’s State Security Service (SSG), to 13 years in prison. The court found him guilty on four counts of accepting bribes.

Chechnya bids farewell to mother of political analyst Mairbek Vachagaev
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Chechnya bids farewell to mother of political analyst Mairbek Vachagaev
13 September 2026

Mairbek Vachagaev, a prominent Chechen historian, political analyst and scholar of the Caucasus who lives in France, has suffered a profound personal loss. His mother, Mizan Vachagaeva, died in Chechnya this morning.

Head of Chechnya Sets New Rules for Men's Beards and Women's Clothing
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Head of Chechnya Sets New Rules for Men's Beards and Women's Clothing
10 September 2026

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic, criticized the appearance of some Chechen youth during a meeting with the region's security officials. Specifically, he drew attention to young men sporting long beards and cropped trousers.