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Gasoline prices in Dagestan and Chechnya hit record highs
Economy
Gasoline prices in Dagestan and Chechnya hit record highs
1 October 2025

Fuel prices in Dagestan and Chechnya rose sharply in September, making these regions among the worst-rated regions for this indicator. According to Rosstat, gasoline prices increased by almost 14.7% in Dagestan and by 16% in Chechnya.

Ingushetia is the worst-off region in terms of housing provision
Economy
Ingushetia is the worst-off region in terms of housing provision
1 October 2025

According to the Ministry of Construction and DOM.RF, Ingushetia leads all Russian regions in terms of per capita housing provision. At the end of 2024, this figure in the republic was 15.9 square meters, significantly lower than the Russian average (29.4 square meters).

A Crimean Tatar political prisoner has been held in strict conditions for over a year
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar political prisoner has been held in strict conditions for over a year
1 October 2025

Muslim Aliyev, a Crimean Tatar sentenced to 19 years, is being held in a maximum-security prison (MSC) and is periodically sent to a punishment cell, where he has already spent over 1,140 days. This was reported by his wife.

Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Commented on the Investigations into the AZAL Plane Crash and the Killings of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg
Politics
Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Commented on the Investigations into the AZAL Plane Crash and the Killings of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg
1 October 2025

Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General, Kamran Aliyev, announced that the criminal investigation into the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane near Aktau on December 25 of last year is ongoing. He stated that Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan are participating in the investigation.

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Italy praised the relations between their countries
Politics
The presidents of Azerbaijan and Italy praised the relations between their countries
1 October 2025

A meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Italy, Ilham Aliyev and Sergio Mattarella, took place in Baku. This is the Italian president's second visit to Baku; the first took place seven years ago.

A man who left a comment on Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov's Telegram channel is on trial in Yekaterinburg
Human rights
A man who left a comment on Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov's Telegram channel is on trial in Yekaterinburg
1 October 2025

A military court in Yekaterinburg is hearing the case of Alexander Krichevsky, a 58-year-old resident of Izhevsk. He is accused of publicly calling for terrorist activity. The charge stems from a comment he left on September 11, 2024, on Chechen opposition blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov's Telegram channel.

Stavropol Krai acknowledges fuel shortage
Economy
Stavropol Krai acknowledges fuel shortage
1 October 2025

Fuel reserves at oil depots in Stavropol Krai are estimated to be sufficient to meet the region's needs, however, some gas stations are experiencing temporary supply disruptions for certain types of gasoline. This was announced by the press service of the Stavropol Krai Ministry of Energy, Industry, and Communications.

Putin congratulated the Abkhaz authorities on Victory and Independence Day.
News
Putin congratulated the Abkhaz authorities on Victory and Independence Day.
1 October 2025

Occupied Abkhazia is celebrating Victory and Independence Day today.

Pashinyan reiterated that there is no need to amend the Armenian Constitution
Politics
Pashinyan reiterated that there is no need to amend the Armenian Constitution
30 September 2025

The new peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan marks one month and 22 days today. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized this during his speech at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. He stated that peace must be nurtured "so that it grows, strengthens, and bears fruit throughout the South Caucasus region."

Four people have been arrested in Dagestan on charges of planning an explosion
Society
Four people have been arrested in Dagestan on charges of planning an explosion
30 September 2025

Four residents of Buynaksk have been remanded in custody by the Sovietsky District Court of Makhachkala. They are suspected of plotting a terrorist attack – the bombing of the district police department building.