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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, another serviceman was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for deserting his unit
Society
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, another serviceman was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for deserting his unit
3 April 2026

Serviceman Ruslan Murzakayev was sentenced by the Nalchik Garrison Military Court to five years in a general regime penal colony for prolonged absence without leave.

In Dagestan, the alleged organizers of the Makhachkala airport pogrom have been sentenced
Human rights
In Dagestan, the alleged organizers of the Makhachkala airport pogrom have been sentenced
3 April 2026

The Supreme Court of Dagestan sentenced three people in absentia to lengthy prison terms (ranging from 15 to 19 years in a maximum-security prison) for organizing mass riots at Uytash Airport in Makhachkala in October 2023.

Former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Dagestan Loses Apartments and Cars Worth Half a Billion Rubles
Society
Former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Dagestan Loses Apartments and Cars Worth Half a Billion Rubles
3 April 2026

A Moscow court has confiscated property worth 533 million rubles from former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Dagestan Rufat Ismailov following a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office.

Over 3,000 homes damaged by flooding in Chechnya
Ecology
Over 3,000 homes damaged by flooding in Chechnya
2 April 2026

Preliminary results of the flooding that occurred in late March 2026 have been released in Chechnya. According to current data, the disaster affected over 3,000 homes, over 100 of which were completely destroyed.

In four regions of the North Caucasus Federal District, the amount of payments to those wishing to serve in the
Society
In four regions of the North Caucasus Federal District, the amount of payments to those wishing to serve in the "SVO" exceeds 2 million rubles
2 April 2026

Regions in the North Caucasus are increasing one-time payments to residents who have signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for deployment to the "SVO." In most regions, the amount now exceeds two million rubles.

In Ingushetia, a secret witness gave false testimony in the case of an accused imam
Human rights
In Ingushetia, a secret witness gave false testimony in the case of an accused imam
2 April 2026

The trial of Imam Muhammad Tamaskhanov, who is charged with failure to report a terrorist crime (Article 205.6 of the Russian Criminal Code), continues in Ingushetia. During a regular hearing in the Magas District Court, testimony from a secret witness under the pseudonym "Pliev" was heard.

Moscow hinted to Armenia about a
Politics
Moscow hinted to Armenia about a "point of no return" due to rapprochement with the West
2 April 2026

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk expressed concern about Armenia's current foreign policy course, stating in an interview with TASS that the country is approaching a "point of no return" due to the "temptations" of the West. He warned that Armenia's further rapprochement with its Western partners would entail a reconsideration of economic relations by Moscow.

One of Azerbaijan's opposition leaders criticized the government's economic policies
Politics
One of Azerbaijan's opposition leaders criticized the government's economic policies
2 April 2026

Ali Karimli, leader of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), released a statement through his family regarding the country's socioeconomic situation and the effectiveness of public administration. He noted that despite a significant increase in oil export revenues, these funds are not being translated into improvements in the lives of citizens.

Armenian Prime Minister's Visit to Russia: Putin and Pashinyan Talked
Politics
Armenian Prime Minister's Visit to Russia: Putin and Pashinyan Talked "Frankly and Directly" and Trolled Each Other a Little
1 April 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is visiting Moscow. This is his 32nd visit to the Russian capital since 2018 and his first this year.

Armenia declared hostile narratives about the
Politics
Armenia declared hostile narratives about the "genocide of Azerbaijanis" unacceptable
1 April 2026

Yerevan hopes that peace with Baku will put an end to hostile and false narratives. This is how the Armenian Foreign Ministry responded to a statement by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, which, in Yerevan's view, contained false accusations that "in 1918, Armenian groups committed genocide against Azerbaijanis."