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Reporters Without Borders head Christophe Deloire dies
Human rights
Reporters Without Borders head Christophe Deloire dies
9 June 2024

Christophe Deloire, Secretary General of the international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has died in Paris. He was 53 years old. He was battling cancer.

The Crimean Tatar newspaper was fined 300 thousand rubles for “discrediting” the Russian army
Society
The Crimean Tatar newspaper was fined 300 thousand rubles for “discrediting” the Russian army
8 June 2024

The editors of the Crimean Tatar newspaper “Qirim” were awarded a fine of 300 thousand rubles under the administrative article on discrediting the Russian army. The reason was a publication that outlined arguments against the participation of Crimeans in the war against Ukraine.

Ukrainian drones reached North Ossetia
Politics
Ukrainian drones reached North Ossetia
8 June 2024

For the first time, drones from Ukraine attacked the territory of North Ossetia. Their goal was a military airfield in Mozdok. All three aircraft were shot down.

Armenia warned Russia: “Stop threatening us”
Politics
Armenia warned Russia: “Stop threatening us”
8 June 2024

Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alen Simonyan spoke harshly to the Russian leadership. This is how he responded to the words of Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Galuzin that Yerevan’s rash steps could make it impossible to return to joint work to create a single defense space.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner was kept in prison 2.5 months longer
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner was kept in prison 2.5 months longer
7 June 2024

Crimean Tatar Arsen Abhairov stayed in prison No. 2 of Yeniseisk, Krasnoyarsk Territory, 2.5 months longer than the appointed time due to a court error. Lawyer Edem Semedlyaev recalled that conditions in prison were worse than in a colony: his client was entitled to fewer visits and calls home. An administrative claim will be filed regarding this matter.

Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District named leaders in unemployment
Economy
Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District named leaders in unemployment
7 June 2024

Ingushetia ranks first in the Russian Federation in terms of unemployment - the figure is almost 27%. This was announced by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation Anton Kotyakov on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.

Georgian opposition thanks US for visa sanctions against ruling party
Politics
Georgian opposition thanks US for visa sanctions against ruling party
7 June 2024

The chairman of the largest opposition party, the United National Movement, Levan Levan Khabeishvili, thanked the United States for sanctions against the leaders of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Human rights activists called on the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Russian officials and propagandists
Human rights
Human rights activists called on the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Russian officials and propagandists
7 June 2024

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Alexei Gromov, TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov, RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan, head of the Rossiya Segodnya media group Dmitry Kiselev and presenter Sergei Mardan may be subject to drastic measures from the International Criminal Court. This means issuing a warrant for their arrest.

A resident of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic was convicted for the phrase “Glory to Ukraine” in an online game
Human rights
A resident of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic was convicted for the phrase “Glory to Ukraine” in an online game
7 June 2024

The Circassian City Court sentenced a local resident to 400 hours of compulsory labor. The reason was the phrase “Glory to Ukraine” in the nickname he used in an online game.

In Armenia, an explosion at a gas station injured seven people, two in serious condition.
Society
In Armenia, an explosion at a gas station injured seven people, two in serious condition.
7 June 2024

In the Armenian city of Abovyan, not far from Yerevan, an explosion occurred at a gas station. It is reported that a gas tank exploded, causing a fire. Rescuers put out the fire, cooled the area and destroyed the remaining fuel in the containers to prevent a new explosion.