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There is a shortage of staff in the courts of the North Caucasus Federal District
Society
There is a shortage of staff in the courts of the North Caucasus Federal District
1 February 2025

In the courts of general jurisdiction of the North Caucasus Federal District, Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast, the staff shortage has grown to 509 vacancies. This is a third more than in 2023.

Armenia failed to arrange a meeting between Pashinyan and Trump
Politics
Armenia failed to arrange a meeting between Pashinyan and Trump
1 February 2025

Despite all attempts by Yerevan to organize a meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and US President Donald Trump in Washington, this failed. This was reported by the local newspaper Hraparak.

Georgian opposition calls on new Syrian regime to revoke recognition of Abkhazia
Politics
Georgian opposition calls on new Syrian regime to revoke recognition of Abkhazia
31 January 2025

At today's joint briefing, the Georgian opposition appealed to the new Syrian authorities to revoke recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Abkhazia. The leader of the "Coalition for Change" Nika Gvaramia noted that putting forward such demands is the prerogative of the Georgian government, but "under the conditions of the practically Russian authorities, this is impossible."

MMA athlete from Chechnya detained in Indonesia on suspicion of extortion
Society
MMA athlete from Chechnya detained in Indonesia on suspicion of extortion
31 January 2025

MMA fighter Khasan Askhabov was detained at the airport on the Indonesian resort island of Bali while attempting to fly to the UAE. The Chechen native is suspected of kidnapping a Ukrainian citizen and extorting 3.2 billion rupees ($200,000).

Russia warns Armenia about risks of European integration
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Russia warns Armenia about risks of European integration
31 January 2025

Armenia's integration into the EU will lead to a reduction in the export of Armenian goods by 80% and "total impoverishment of the population." This forecast was voiced by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

In Chechnya, a woman who survived Stalin's deportation has been recognized as entitled to benefits
Human rights
In Chechnya, a woman who survived Stalin's deportation has been recognized as entitled to benefits
31 January 2025

The Gudermes City Court has ruled that the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs' refusal to issue Maria Gebertuyeva a rehabilitation certificate, which would allow her to receive social benefits, was illegal. The agency had previously denied her this right, citing the lack of all documents. The woman was born in Kazakhstan, where her parents were sent during Stalin's deportation.

Kavelashvili:
Politics
Kavelashvili: "Our key policy is a policy of peace"
31 January 2025

In an interview with the Swiss publication Neue Zürcher ZeitungRussia, Georgian President Mikhail Kavelashvili stated that Russia has occupied Georgian territories, there are no diplomatic relations between the countries, only economic ones remain.

A student from Dagestan was detained in Moscow on suspicion of arson on the railway
Society
A student from Dagestan was detained in Moscow on suspicion of arson on the railway
31 January 2025

The Moscow transport police reported the detention of an 18-year-old native of Dagestan. The student of one of the capital's colleges is suspected of setting fire to railway equipment on the stretch of the Malchiki - Lyubertsy-2 stations near Moscow. As a result of the actions of the perpetrator, a battery cabinet for the backup power supply of a traffic light burned down.

Four children were born at once in a Chechen family
Society
Four children were born at once in a Chechen family
30 January 2025

A set of quadruplets was born at the Republican Perinatal Center in Grozny – two girls and two boys. This is the first such case in the region in 10 years. The Ministry of Health notes that the birth of four children occurs once in 700 thousand births.

Source: Four villas in the Emirates registered to Kadyrov's cousin
Politics
Source: Four villas in the Emirates registered to Kadyrov's cousin
30 January 2025

Shakhruddi Edilgiriev, the cousin of the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, is listed as the owner of four villas in Dubai worth a total of over $20 million. This was reported by Vazhie Istorii, citing the Dubai Unlocked real estate data leak.