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Georgia has proposed that Moscow withdraw its troops from Abkhazia and South Ossetia
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Georgia has proposed that Moscow withdraw its troops from Abkhazia and South Ossetia
30 September 2024

Georgia has proposed that Russia withdraw its troops from the self-proclaimed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. This was stated by Kakha Kaladze, Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party. At the same time, he noted that he positively assessed the words of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov about his readiness to help Georgia normalize relations with the unrecognized republics.

Owner of gas station where thirteen people died detained in Dagestan
Society
Owner of gas station where thirteen people died detained in Dagestan
29 September 2024

The owner of a gas station in the village of Novy Khushet in the suburbs of Makhachkala, Marat Dzhankhuvatov, has been detained. He is suspected of providing services that do not meet safety requirements. The issue of choosing a preventive measure against him will be considered in the near future.

Armenia's defense budget for 2025 to increase by 20%
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Armenia's defense budget for 2025 to increase by 20%
29 September 2024

The draft state budget of Armenia for next year envisages an increase in defense spending by 20% - up to approximately $1.7 billion. This is stated in the draft state budget, which was approved at a government meeting and will be submitted to parliament for further discussions.

Lavrov: Russia is ready to facilitate Georgia's reconciliation with Abkhazia and South Ossetia
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Lavrov: Russia is ready to facilitate Georgia's reconciliation with Abkhazia and South Ossetia
29 September 2024

The current Georgian leadership is honestly assessing the past. It said that it wants historical reconciliation. In what form - this is for the countries to decide themselves. Russia is ready to facilitate this. This was stated by the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov.

Crimean Tatar imam sentenced to 17 years
Human rights
Crimean Tatar imam sentenced to 17 years
28 September 2024

17 years in a maximum security penal colony have been approved for the Crimean imam Raif Fevziev. In January last year, he was found guilty in a case of involvement in Hizb ut-Tahrir.

The death toll from the fire at a gas station in Dagestan has risen to 13
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The death toll from the fire at a gas station in Dagestan has risen to 13
28 September 2024

On the evening of September 27, an explosion occurred at a gas station in the suburbs of Makhachkala, in the village of Novy Khushet, which resulted in a fire.

Chef from Chechnya Wins TV Show
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Chef from Chechnya Wins TV Show "Battle of Chefs"
28 September 2024

Zarema Zhalilova, a chef from Chechnya, has won the fourth season of the culinary show "Battle of Chefs", which was broadcast on the TV channel "Friday".

Contract soldier from Chechnya denied compensation for poisoning at the
Human rights
Contract soldier from Chechnya denied compensation for poisoning at the "SVO"
27 September 2024

The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don upheld the decision of the Grozny Garrison Court, refusing to pay compensation in the amount of 3 million rubles to a contract soldier of the Russian Guard from Chechnya, Ramazan Gadzimagomedov. He tried to get the money by proving that he was "injured" at the "SVO".

Georgian Prime Minister noted that leaders of authoritarian countries attended the meeting with the US President
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Georgian Prime Minister noted that leaders of authoritarian countries attended the meeting with the US President
27 September 2024

The head of the Georgian government, Irakli Kobakhidze, commented on the revocation of his invitation to an official reception on behalf of US President Joe Biden, held in honor of the heads of delegations participating in the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. According to the Georgian Prime Minister, several dozen leaders of authoritarian states attended the event.

Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner speaks about the plight of a large family
Human rights
Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner speaks about the plight of a large family
27 September 2024

The wife of Agyl Humbatov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan sentenced to 10 years, demanded that the country's president release her husband and pay her benefits. According to her, the three-child family is in a state of poverty and lives only on the benefits of one of the children.