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Activists held a rally against the expulsion of Chechen refugees at the Croatian embassy in Austria
Human rights
Activists held a rally against the expulsion of Chechen refugees at the Croatian embassy in Austria
21 May 2025

The threats of the Croatian authorities to expel Chechen refugees from the country contradict the norms of international law, humanitarian principles and obligations as a member state of the European Union. These were the slogans chanted by the participants of the rally in front of the Croatian embassy in Austria.

The Russian Foreign Ministry responded to the posters that appeared in Armenia with a portrait of Putin and the inscription
Politics
The Russian Foreign Ministry responded to the posters that appeared in Armenia with a portrait of Putin and the inscription "killer"
20 May 2025

On the eve of the visit of the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov, posters appeared in Yerevan on which Russian President Vladimir Putin is depicted against the background of the word "killer" or together with Russian military equipment with the Z symbol. The press secretary of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova called these provocations "Russophobic".

Kabardino-Balkaria leads the Russian Federation in terms of price reduction for new buildings
Economy
Kabardino-Balkaria leads the Russian Federation in terms of price reduction for new buildings
20 May 2025

In April 2025, the cost of a square meter of new housing in the KBR decreased by 6.7%. According to this indicator, the region took first place in Russia, according to the Unified Register of Developers.

Talysh culture researcher sentenced to 18 years in Azerbaijan for treason
Human rights
Talysh culture researcher sentenced to 18 years in Azerbaijan for treason
20 May 2025

A court in Azerbaijan has sentenced Igbal Abilov, editor of the Talysh National Academy News website, to 18 years in prison on charges of treason, calls against the state, and inciting ethnic hatred. He is accused of collaborating with the Armenian special services and attempting to incite ethnic hatred in Azerbaijan.

Armenia has purchased artillery and armored vehicles from India and France in large quantities
Politics
Armenia has purchased artillery and armored vehicles from India and France in large quantities
20 May 2025

Armenia has signed defense contracts with India and France worth $1.5 billion and $250 million, respectively.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to prison
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to prison
20 May 2025

Crimean Tatar Ansar Osmanov, sentenced to 20 years, was transferred from the Novocherkassk pretrial detention center in the Rostov region to a prison in Vladimir.

Four residents of Karachay-Cherkessia will be tried for participation in a non-existent organization
Human rights
Four residents of Karachay-Cherkessia will be tried for participation in a non-existent organization
20 May 2025

Khasin Kabardaev, Arsen Aichepshev, Murat Kabardaev, Nazir Koshev and Murat Mulazhev will stand trial in the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic. According to investigators, they were part of a cell of the religious organization At-Takfir Wal-Hijra, which is banned in the Russian Federation. The defendants are accused of organizing the activities of an extremist association and participating in it.

Suspects of terrorist activities brought to Azerbaijan
Society
Suspects of terrorist activities brought to Azerbaijan
19 May 2025

During the operational and investigative activities of the State Security Service of Azerbaijan, four citizens of the country were detained abroad. They are suspected of participating in a terrorist group.

Case against Azerbaijani human rights activist referred to court
Human rights
Case against Azerbaijani human rights activist referred to court
19 May 2025

A criminal case against the head of the Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS) Anar Mammadli has been referred to the Baku Grave Crimes Court.

Armenia denies rumors about withdrawal of Russian military base
Politics
Armenia denies rumors about withdrawal of Russian military base
19 May 2025

Currently, Yerevan is not discussing the issue of withdrawing the Russian military base from the territory of Armenia. This was stated to journalists by the speaker of the Armenian parliament, Alen Simonyan.