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Families from the North Caucasus regions are recognized as the poorest in Russia
Economy
Families from the North Caucasus regions are recognized as the poorest in Russia
26 May 2025

The North Caucasus republics took the last places in the rating of material security of families, published by RIA Novosti. In them, parents with two children who receive average salaries have nothing at all at their disposal after the minimum expenses at the subsistence level. At the same time, in reality, the minimum expenses of families are higher than the subsistence minimum.

Crimean Tatar Muslim released from prison due to blindness
Human rights
Crimean Tatar Muslim released from prison due to blindness
26 May 2025

A court in Krasnoyarsk Krai has released blind Crimean Muslim Alexander Sizikov from a 17-year sentence. The motion for release was filed by the Federal Penitentiary Service.

Ukraine imposed sanctions against assistant to the head of Chechnya
Politics
Ukraine imposed sanctions against assistant to the head of Chechnya
26 May 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees on personal sanctions against a number of Russian and Ukrainian citizens. One of the persons involved is the assistant to the head of Chechnya, the republic's minister for national policy, external relations, press and information, Akhmed Dudayev.

At a festival in Georgia, a musician
Politics
At a festival in Georgia, a musician "desecrated" the Russian flag
26 May 2025

The head of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation Bastrykin ordered to initiate a criminal case and investigate the incident with the "desecration" of the Russian flag at a concert in Georgia.

Azerbaijani President Announces Continued Provision of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
Politics
Azerbaijani President Announces Continued Provision of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
25 May 2025

Azerbaijan will continue to provide humanitarian support to Ukraine. This was stated by the country's President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting in Baku with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.

KBR activists asked to release arrested participants of the rally in memory of the expulsion of the Circassians
Human rights
KBR activists asked to release arrested participants of the rally in memory of the expulsion of the Circassians
25 May 2025

The public organization "Kabardino-Balkarian Regional Human Rights Center" appealed to the head of the republic Kazbek Kokov, as well as to members of the government and State Duma deputies from the KBR. Citizens called for the release of the detained participants of the march in Nalchik dedicated to the end of the Caucasian War.

Official Tbilisi Accuses Bank of Georgia of
Politics
Official Tbilisi Accuses Bank of Georgia of "Anti-Georgian Step"
25 May 2025

The introduction of restrictions for Russian citizens by Bank of Georgia (BoG) is an anti-Georgian step, according to Vice Speaker of Parliament Ilia Injia. The latter is a member of the European Socialists party, known for its repeated calls for direct dialogue with Russia.

Grozny reacts to demolition of Chechen mosque in Dagestan
Religion
Grozny reacts to demolition of Chechen mosque in Dagestan
24 May 2025

Complaints from Chechens living in the village of Leninaul in the Kazbekovsky district of Dagestan about the demolition of a historic mosque by the authorities will not go unnoticed. Theologians from the spiritual administrations of the North Caucasus will gather to discuss this issue, as well as the issue of returning homes to people evicted from these lands during Stalin's deportations. This was stated by the Mufti of Chechnya Salakh Mezhiyev.

Head of Dagestan sentenced in absentia in Ukraine
Politics
Head of Dagestan sentenced in absentia in Ukraine
24 May 2025

Head of Dagestan Sergey Melikov was sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison in Ukraine for helping members of the "SVO". He was found guilty under the article on financing actions committed with the aim of changing the borders of Ukraine.

Another criminal case has been opened in Dagestan for participation in Shamil Basayev's detachment
Human rights
Another criminal case has been opened in Dagestan for participation in Shamil Basayev's detachment
24 May 2025

A man who is believed to be a member of the detachment of field commanders Shamil Basayev and Khattab has been detained in the Kaitag district of Dagestan. He allegedly took part in military actions in the Botlikh district of the republic in 1999 during the second Russian-Chechen war.