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Due to a lack of reserves, Abkhaz and South Ossetian formations are being transferred to the Kursk region
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Due to a lack of reserves, Abkhaz and South Ossetian formations are being transferred to the Kursk region
9 August 2024

Abkhaz and South Ossetian volunteers have been transferred to the Kursk region to counter the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner with tuberculosis denied release
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner with tuberculosis denied release
9 August 2024

A court in the Chelyabinsk region, where Crimean Tatar activist Tofik Abdulgaziyev is serving his sentence in a penal colony, has denied the defense's motion to release him due to health reasons. He was previously diagnosed with tuberculosis.

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"Georgian Legion" Participates in Invasion of Kursk Oblast
9 August 2024

About 120 members of the "Georgian Legion" (recognized as a terrorist organization in Russia) are participating in the capture of districts of the Kursk Oblast of the Russian Federation as part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the American portal WAR Zone, citing a source familiar with the situation.

Brother and sister from Kabardino-Balkaria upheld long prison terms for supporting terrorism
Human rights
Brother and sister from Kabardino-Balkaria upheld long prison terms for supporting terrorism
9 August 2024

The Supreme Court of Russia upheld the verdict of the Southern District Military Court against brother and sister Askerbiy and Lianna Khamukov from Kabardino-Balkaria. They were sentenced to 18 and 16.5 years in prison, respectively, for participating in the armed group "Imarat Kavkaz" and financing terrorism. They declared their innocence.

The Muftiyat of Chechnya has changed his mind about closing private madrassas
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The Muftiyat of Chechnya has changed his mind about closing private madrassas
8 August 2024

The Chechen Muftiate will not close private madrassas if the directors cancel the mandatory tuition fee. Information about the muftiate's order to stop work appeared on the resources of local religious institutions on August 6. For more details, see our video report.

Oncology was found in a man convicted for calling not to send Chechens to war with Ukraine
Human rights
Oncology was found in a man convicted for calling not to send Chechens to war with Ukraine
8 August 2024

Political prisoner Zakhar Zaripov, who is in the pre-trial detention center of the Khabarovsk region, was diagnosed with cancer. His lawyer clarified that the man was diagnosed with a parotid salivary gland tumor.

The Russian Federation offers Georgia mediation in negotiations with South Ossetia and Abkhazia
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The Russian Federation offers Georgia mediation in negotiations with South Ossetia and Abkhazia
8 August 2024

Russia is ready to facilitate dialogue between Georgia and the self-proclaimed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia to establish long-term peace in the region. This is stated on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. This statement was made in connection with the 16th anniversary of the August 2008 war between Georgia and the Russian Federation.

The court ordered the FSIN to again consider the issue of bringing the convicted native of Chechnya closer to home
Human rights
The court ordered the FSIN to again consider the issue of bringing the convicted native of Chechnya closer to home
8 August 2024

The court in the Kirov region, where Salyakh Bakanev, a resident of Urus-Martan (Chechnya), is serving his sentence, satisfied his claim to the FSIN. The man asked to be transferred to a correctional institution closer to the family's place of residence, but the department refused. It must now reconsider the application.

The Azerbaijani economist has been on hunger strike for almost two months
Human rights
The Azerbaijani economist has been on hunger strike for almost two months
8 August 2024

A representative of the ombudsman of Azerbaijan visited the doctoral student of Istanbul University, economist Fazil Gasymov, in the pre-trial detention center. He has been on hunger strike for 55 days. The management of the medical facility was given recommendations regarding the monitoring of the prisoner's condition.

Russia reacts to US statement that Armenia wants to turn away from Moscow
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Russia reacts to US statement that Armenia wants to turn away from Moscow
8 August 2024

Russian-Armenian relations will withstand all tests of strength from the West. US statements that Armenia wants to turn away from Russia are unfounded. This was stated by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Zakharova.