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Armenia has effectively rejected Moscow's mediation in negotiations with Azerbaijan
Politics
Armenia has effectively rejected Moscow's mediation in negotiations with Azerbaijan
11 February 2025

It is unlikely that Yerevan will accept Russia's mediation in negotiations with Baku due to the negative experience. This was stated by the speaker of the Armenian parliament, Alen Simonyan.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was again sentenced to a real term for failure to appear at the unit
Human rights
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was again sentenced to a real term for failure to appear at the unit
11 February 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced serviceman Timur Nasipov to one year in prison. He was found guilty of evading military service.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner's health is deteriorating
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner's health is deteriorating
11 February 2025

In IK-1 Tambov, Crimean Tatar human rights activist Server Mustafayev, who was sentenced to 14 years, has developed new health problems. During his time in strict conditions, his lower back pain has worsened. In addition, the man probably began to develop psoriasis due to stress.

Zarema Musayeva Remains in Custody
Human rights
Zarema Musayeva Remains in Custody
11 February 2025

The Supreme Court of Chechnya has remanded Zarema Musayeva, accused of disrupting the activities of a prison colony (Part 2 of Article 321 of the Criminal Code), in custody until February 24. This was reported by the "Team Against Torture".

Russia to Tighten
Human rights
Russia to Tighten "Extremist Articles" Following Riots at Makhachkala Airport
10 February 2025
A proposal to tighten the article on incitement of hatred or enmity (Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) has been submitted to the State Duma for consideration. An amendment will also be adopted that simplifies the recognition of a group of people as a "prohibited extremist organization."
Indictment approved against Nadezhda Kevorkova
Human rights
Indictment approved against Nadezhda Kevorkova
10 February 2025

The Moscow Prosecutor's Office has approved the indictment against journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova, who is accused of justifying terrorism. After that, the criminal case must go to court.

State Duma deputy banned from entering Azerbaijan
Politics
State Duma deputy banned from entering Azerbaijan
10 February 2025

Offensive and threatening statements against Azerbaijan and its people by First Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Tourism Nikolai Valuev are completely unacceptable. This was stated by the head of the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Ayhan Hajizade. The Russian legislator was banned from entering Azerbaijan.

Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan took the last places in the gasoline availability rating
Economy
Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan took the last places in the gasoline availability rating
10 February 2025

At the end of 2024, the average monthly salary in Ingushetia could buy 625 liters of AI 92 gasoline. This is the worst indicator among all regions of the Russian Federation - 85th place in the RIA Novosti rating.

Galuzin: US and EU are putting Tbilisi in front of a false choice
Politics
Galuzin: US and EU are putting Tbilisi in front of a false choice
10 February 2025

The West is "shamelessly" interfering in Georgia's internal affairs, trying to change the sovereign choice of the Georgian people and the authorities they elected, made in favor of peace and prosperity for the country. This opinion was voiced by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Galuzin. At the same time, he noted that Tbilisi is not going to restore diplomatic relations with Moscow.

Russia Accuses the West of Attempting to Subjugate Armenia
Politics
Russia Accuses the West of Attempting to Subjugate Armenia
10 February 2025

The West is inciting Yerevan to break off relations with associations where Russia participates. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Galuzin.