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Kadyrov faces challengers in the election. Ten years ago, the father of one of the current candidates played the same role
Politics
Kadyrov faces challengers in the election. Ten years ago, the father of one of the current candidates played the same role
10 July 2026

The incumbent head of Chechnya recently visited the republic's election commission and officially submitted documents to run for a new—his fifth—term as regional head in the election scheduled for September 20, the Unified Voting Day.

A German politician of Chechen descent has gone to Ukraine to defend
Politics
A German politician of Chechen descent has gone to Ukraine to defend "German values" and "Mother Rus'."
9 July 2026

Noah Krieger (real name: Murad Dadaev), a former member of the far-right German party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD), has arrived in the combat zone in Ukraine and announced his intention to fight on Russia's side. Krieger-Dadaev shared news of his decision on Instagram, a platform he has been actively using since a trip to Chechnya.

An additional 4.4 billion rubles to be allocated for housing restoration in Chechnya and Dagestan following floods
Economy
An additional 4.4 billion rubles to be allocated for housing restoration in Chechnya and Dagestan following floods
9 July 2026

The Russian government will provide an additional 4.4 billion rubles to Chechnya and Dagestan to address the aftermath of spring floods. The funds will be used for the major repair of damaged homes and the purchase of new housing for families whose homes were deemed uninhabitable.

Georgian Prosecutor's Office Rebuts Interpretation of Bacho Akhalaia’s Conviction
Politics
Georgian Prosecutor's Office Rebuts Interpretation of Bacho Akhalaia’s Conviction
9 July 2026

The Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia issued a statement rejecting claims that former Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia was convicted for calling for the overthrow of Bidzina Ivanishvili. According to the agency, the conviction stems from public calls to overthrow the state government and forcibly alter the constitutional order.

Armenia to Allocate Over $8 Million to Support Exporters Affected by Russian Bans
Economy
Armenia to Allocate Over $8 Million to Support Exporters Affected by Russian Bans
9 July 2026

The Armenian government will allocate 3.14 billion drams (equivalent to approximately $8.1 million) to support companies that have already shipped their products abroad. The funds will go to exporters of greenhouse vegetables, fresh fruit, and flowers, as well as mineral water, wine, and Armenian brandy.

Eroding Sunzha Riverbank to Be Reinforced in Chechnya
Ecology
Eroding Sunzha Riverbank to Be Reinforced in Chechnya
9 July 2026

Work will be carried out in Chechnya to reinforce the banks of the Sunzha River and halt further erosion.

Grozny Ranks Among Top 10 Russian Cities People Most Want to Move To
Society
Grozny Ranks Among Top 10 Russian Cities People Most Want to Move To
8 July 2026

Grozny has made the list of the ten Russian cities with the highest migration appeal. This finding comes from a study by the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, the results of which were presented by the city administration.

Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
Human rights
Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
8 July 2026

A student from Kalmykia has complained that she spent about five hours at a police station after being detained near the Zyablikovo metro station in Moscow. She only recently—nearly a month later—shared details of the June 11 incident with journalists from the "Ostorozhno, Moskva" Telegram channel.

EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
Politics
EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
8 July 2026

The European Union intends to build three checkpoints in Armenia, but the project can only proceed once the areas have been cleared of landmines. EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos announced this at a briefing in Yerevan while presenting a state-of-the-art Croatian demining vehicle donated to the republic by the EU.

Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
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Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
8 July 2026

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has adopted the "Hague Declaration," which includes a resolution titled "Protecting the Integrity of Elections and Fundamental Freedoms in Georgia." Prior to the vote, the Georgian delegation walked out of the meeting hall in protest against the document's content.