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A Ukrainian drone was shot down in North Ossetia
Politics
A Ukrainian drone was shot down in North Ossetia
28 November 2025

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) was shot down by air defense systems in North Ossetia over the village of Alkhanchurt. This was announced by the head of the republic, Sergei Menyailo, who recalled the ban on disseminating unofficial information about UAVs.

In Dagestan, a member of parliament is accused of accepting large bribes
Society
In Dagestan, a member of parliament is accused of accepting large bribes
28 November 2025

Izi Aliyev, a member of parliament and former head of the Social Fund, has been arrested in Dagestan. Investigators accuse him of organizing a criminal group that accepted bribes in 2023 for the illegal allocation of child benefits.

Azerbaijani political prisoner released from prison
Human rights
Azerbaijani political prisoner released from prison
28 November 2025

Aziz Orujov, head of the Azerbaijani online television channel Kanal-13, was released after two years in prison on charges of illegal construction. Orujov, who denies his guilt, has been recognized by human rights activists as a political prisoner.

Ukrainian drones attacked military installations in Chechnya after a year-long hiatus
Politics
Ukrainian drones attacked military installations in Chechnya after a year-long hiatus
27 November 2025

For the first time since December 2024, Ukrainian drones attacked the Chechen Republic. Explosions and a fire were recorded in Grozny at a military camp where the Akhmat-Sever Russian National Guard regiment is based.

Pashinyan announced his intention to run in the parliamentary elections
Politics
Pashinyan announced his intention to run in the parliamentary elections
27 November 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan intends to personally run in the 2026 parliamentary elections, heading the list of the ruling Civil Contract party. He announced this on his Telegram page.

In the Moscow region, security forces took 37 worshippers from a mosque to the military registration and enlistment office
Human rights
In the Moscow region, security forces took 37 worshippers from a mosque to the military registration and enlistment office
27 November 2025

OMON officers, along with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, arrived at a mosque in Elektrostal. They began checking the documents of those present.

The defense of a Dagestani imam has alleged falsification in his criminal case.
News
The defense of a Dagestani imam has alleged falsification in his criminal case.
27 November 2025

The defense of Dagestani preacher Akhmad Batlukhsky has filed a complaint with the Investigative Committee of Dagestan alleging falsification of evidence in his criminal case. 

A historian faces a fine for his remarks about the trial of those responsible for the deportation of Crimean Tatars
Human rights
A historian faces a fine for his remarks about the trial of those responsible for the deportation of Crimean Tatars
27 November 2025

In Crimea, 74-year-old Crimean Tatar historian Enver Seitmemetov has been charged with equating the actions of the USSR with those of Nazi Germany. About ten security officers came to his home in Bakhchisaray and took him to the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Center "E" in Simferopol.

Authorities are confiscating assets worth 190 million rubles from the former head of the Federal Tax Service for Ingushetia
Society
Authorities are confiscating assets worth 190 million rubles from the former head of the Federal Tax Service for Ingushetia
27 November 2025

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has discovered assets worth 190 million rubles belonging to Magomed Kushtov, the former head of the Federal Tax Service for Ingushetia, and his brother, Ilyas, who holds the position of deputy head of a department in the same tax service. The property was registered to relatives and trusted individuals. The assets include expensive real estate in Moscow, North Ossetia, and Ingushetia, as well as a fleet of luxury cars.

Utility rates will increase most significantly in the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
Utility rates will increase most significantly in the North Caucasus Federal District
27 November 2025

Regions in the North Caucasus are among the top five Russian regions for utility rate increases in 2026.