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In Chechnya, a soldier was dismissed for refusing to travel to the firing range during the war in Ukraine.
Human rights
In Chechnya, a soldier was dismissed for refusing to travel to the firing range during the war in Ukraine.
13 February 2023

Grozny garrison military court did not satisfy the claim of former contractor Zaur Kaimov. He tried to reinstate himself after being fired for refusing to go on a field trip in July 2022.

HRC and Ingushetia are among the worst in quality of life.
Economy
HRC and Ingushetia are among the worst in quality of life.
13 February 2023

In the new rating of RIA Novosti on the quality of life KSR took 80th place, and Ingushetia - penultimate, 84th. Worse position only at Tuva.

Mobilized Kaliningrad residents complained about the lack of preparation
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Mobilized Kaliningrad residents complained about the lack of preparation
12 February 2023

Those mobilized from Kaliningrad said that they were thrown into battle without preparation. Russia continues its offensive in the area of Kupyansk, Liman, Bakhmut, Avdeevka and the village of Novopavlovka. In the Kursk region, one person was killed and another was wounded as a result of shelling from Ukraine.

Armenia has sent humanitarian aid to Turkey across the closed border.
Society
Armenia has sent humanitarian aid to Turkey across the closed border.
12 February 2023

The trucks crossed the Margara Bridge on the border, which had been closed between Armenia and Turkey for 35 years. Ankara Special Representative Serdar Kylych thanked Yerevan for the assistance rendered to the victims of the earthquake by his fellow citizens.

The US called for the release of the Azerbaijani opposition.
Human rights
The US called for the release of the Azerbaijani opposition.
12 February 2023

The US is deeply concerned that Azerbaijani activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev remains in detention and continues to face politically motivated charges. This was reported by a representative of the State Department.

Rosstat denies the data on Chechnya in the rating of quality of life.
Economy
Rosstat denies the data on Chechnya in the rating of quality of life.
11 February 2023

The Chechen authorities reported that according to the research of the State Agency of Strategic Initiatives, the republic took the eighth place in terms of quality of life. The rating is based on population surveys. Rosstat data look different.

The Muslims of the Russian Federation provide assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
Society
The Muslims of the Russian Federation provide assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
11 February 2023

Russian Muslims donated more than 150 million rubles to charitable foundations to help those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The Chechens of Azerbaijan are also providing humanitarian assistance.
 

Russian troops launched an offensive on the border of Lugansk and Kharkov regions
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Russian troops launched an offensive on the border of Lugansk and Kharkov regions
10 February 2023

The Russian army launched an offensive on the border of the Lugansk and Kharkov regions. An air raid alert was declared in all regions of Ukraine, Kharkov, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions were shelled.

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the payment of compensation to the participants of the Natalia Estemirov memorial campaign in Moscow.
Human rights
The European Court of Human Rights ordered the payment of compensation to the participants of the Natalia Estemirov memorial campaign in Moscow.
10 February 2023

The European Court awarded compensation for moral and material damage ranging from 1,000 to 3,900 euros to 59 Russians detained for participating in various actions and rallies. One of the applicants is a member of the Council of the CSDH «Memorial» Alexander Cherkasov, who was detained on July 15, 2019 in memory of Natalia Estemirov.

The majority of Azerbaijanis identified the Russian Federation as the main threat.
Society
The majority of Azerbaijanis identified the Russian Federation as the main threat.
10 February 2023

Agora Analytical Collective conducted a survey among Azerbaijani youth aged between 18 and 35. They were asked about national security and allies.