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Rashid Temrezov appointed head of Karachay-Cherkessia for a fourth term
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Rashid Temrezov appointed head of Karachay-Cherkessia for a fourth term
20 September 2026

The People’s Assembly of Karachay-Cherkessia today approved Rashid Temrezov for a new five-year term as head of the republic. Forty-eight of the 50 deputies took part in the secret ballot, and all of them voted for the incumbent, as expected.

Saakashvili Sang the Ukrainian Anthem During a Court Hearing in Tbilisi
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Saakashvili Sang the Ukrainian Anthem During a Court Hearing in Tbilisi
20 September 2026

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili sang the Ukrainian national anthem during a court hearing in Tbilisi. The politician, who was inside the defendant's cage, used the moment to express his support for Ukraine, as he stated on his Facebook page.

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.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Ichkeria and Relative of Akhmed Zakayev Placed on Russian Wanted List
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Deputy Foreign Minister of Ichkeria and Relative of Akhmed Zakayev Placed on Russian Wanted List
18 September 2026

Chechen opposition figure Aset Sabdullayeva—also known as Aset Sabb—has been placed on Russia's federal wanted list, *Mediazona* reported. Her details appeared in the Interior Ministry’s database on September 16. According to the outlet, the search was initiated by the FSB directorate for Chechnya.