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Kadyrov faces challengers in the election. Ten years ago, the father of one of the current candidates played the same role
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Kadyrov faces challengers in the election. Ten years ago, the father of one of the current candidates played the same role
10 July 2026

The incumbent head of Chechnya recently visited the republic's election commission and officially submitted documents to run for a new—his fifth—term as regional head in the election scheduled for September 20, the Unified Voting Day.

A German politician of Chechen descent has gone to Ukraine to defend
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A German politician of Chechen descent has gone to Ukraine to defend "German values" and "Mother Rus'."
9 July 2026

Noah Krieger (real name: Murad Dadaev), a former member of the far-right German party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD), has arrived in the combat zone in Ukraine and announced his intention to fight on Russia's side. Krieger-Dadaev shared news of his decision on Instagram, a platform he has been actively using since a trip to Chechnya.

Georgian Prosecutor's Office Rebuts Interpretation of Bacho Akhalaia’s Conviction
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Georgian Prosecutor's Office Rebuts Interpretation of Bacho Akhalaia’s Conviction
9 July 2026

The Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia issued a statement rejecting claims that former Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia was convicted for calling for the overthrow of Bidzina Ivanishvili. According to the agency, the conviction stems from public calls to overthrow the state government and forcibly alter the constitutional order.

EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
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EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
8 July 2026

The European Union intends to build three checkpoints in Armenia, but the project can only proceed once the areas have been cleared of landmines. EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos announced this at a briefing in Yerevan while presenting a state-of-the-art Croatian demining vehicle donated to the republic by the EU.