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A Dagestani resident was convicted of an explosion at his warehouse that claimed 33 lives
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A Dagestani resident was convicted of an explosion at his warehouse that claimed 33 lives
17 November 2025

Dagestani resident Eldar Nasrulaev was sentenced to five years in a general regime penal colony. Two years ago, an explosion at his premises killed 33 people.

Engine failure may have caused Turkish plane crash in Georgia
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Engine failure may have caused Turkish plane crash in Georgia
17 November 2025

Engine failure may have been the probable cause of the crash of a Turkish C-130 military transport aircraft in Georgia, according to a preliminary technical assessment, according to the Hurriyet newspaper.

Georgian expatriates will no longer be able to participate in elections abroad
Politics
Georgian expatriates will no longer be able to participate in elections abroad
17 November 2025

Georgian citizens residing abroad will no longer be able to vote in parliamentary elections, as is the case with local government elections. This is the gist of one of the amendments to the Electoral Code, which will be completely revised by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

In Ukraine, Mikheil Saakashvili has been called
Human rights
In Ukraine, Mikheil Saakashvili has been called "Putin's prisoner"
17 November 2025

Mikhail Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, believes that former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili is "Putin's prisoner," and that the actions of the Georgian government are in line with the Kremlin's interests.

Azerbaijan celebrates National Revival Day
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Azerbaijan celebrates National Revival Day
17 November 2025

Today, Azerbaijan celebrates National Revival Day. This day has historical ties to the national liberation movement that erupted in Baku in November-December 1988.

Kadyrov announced the start of construction on the Prince Vladimir Cathedral in Grozny
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Kadyrov announced the start of construction on the Prince Vladimir Cathedral in Grozny
17 November 2025

A ceremony to lay a time capsule in the foundation of a cathedral dedicated to Saint Vladimir, the founder of Rus', was held in the new district named after Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was announced by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

The Kremlin protected Kerimov from Kadyrov's
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The Kremlin protected Kerimov from Kadyrov's "blood feud"
16 November 2025

Oligarch-senator Suleiman Kerimov hid in a Kremlin-protected compound to escape Ramzan Kadyrov's "blood feud." These dachas are used by the Federal Protective Service for the political protection of officials close to the government, oligarchs, and other influential people. Learn more in our video.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to seven years for deserting his unit
Human rights
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to seven years for deserting his unit
16 November 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court in Kabardino-Balkaria found Murad Khutiev guilty of leaving his military unit without permission during mobilization (Part 5, Article 337 of the Russian Criminal Code) and sentenced him to seven years in prison.

Azerbaijan and Ukraine announced transport routes and gas supplies
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Azerbaijan and Ukraine announced transport routes and gas supplies
16 November 2025

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that construction of the Zangezur Corridor in the country is nearing completion. He expressed confidence that the August agreements reached in Washington with Armenia to connect the mainland of Azerbaijan with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic will contribute to expanding international transit opportunities.

Azerbaijan protested to Russia over damage to its embassy in Kyiv
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Azerbaijan protested to Russia over damage to its embassy in Kyiv
15 November 2025

Due to the damage caused to the Azerbaijani embassy in Ukraine by Russian strikes, Baku summoned the Russian ambassador and presented him with a note of protest. The Azerbaijani side reported significant damage, including damage to part of the wall, buildings, official vehicles, the administrative building, and the consular section.