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The head of the Kabardino-Balkaria has gone for a new five-year term
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The head of the Kabardino-Balkaria has gone for a new five-year term
3 October 2024

The members of the Kabardino-Balkarian parliament unanimously voted for the current head in the elections for the head of the region. Thus, Kazbek Kokov will remain in his post for another five years.

A Palestinian national-cultural autonomy has been registered in Chechnya
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A Palestinian national-cultural autonomy has been registered in Chechnya
3 October 2024

The elder of the Palestinian community in Chechnya, Alhag Nesef, was presented with a certificate of state registration of the NGO "Local public organization of the national-cultural autonomy of Palestinians of Grozny." This was reported by the Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information of the Republic, Akhmed Dudayev, who presented the document.

Yerevan calculates risks associated with withdrawal from the CSTO
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Yerevan calculates risks associated with withdrawal from the CSTO
2 October 2024

It is necessary to carefully calculate all the risks associated with Armenia's possible withdrawal from the CSTO. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan shared these thoughts at the Warsaw Security Forum. He stressed that special caution should be exercised in this matter.

Azerbaijan condemns US State Department statement on human rights violations in Karabakh
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Azerbaijan condemns US State Department statement on human rights violations in Karabakh
2 October 2024

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has criticized the statement by US Assistant Secretary of State Daphne Rand that "Washington continues to consider alleged violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in Karabakh." Rand made these remarks at the Warsaw Conference on the Human Dimension.

Georgians Criticize Ruling Party's Advertisement, Calling It
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Georgians Criticize Ruling Party's Advertisement, Calling It "Russian Dream"
2 October 2024

Tbilisi residents have begun to paint "Russian Dream" slogans on the country's ruling party's election banners. Recall that as part of the Georgian Dream advertising campaign, billboards comparing Ukrainian and Georgian cities appeared in Georgia. The banners consist of two parts: photos of bombed buildings in Ukraine with the inscription "No to War" and photos of Georgian infrastructure with the words "Choose Peace".

Are Chechens against the war in Ukraine?
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Are Chechens against the war in Ukraine?
2 October 2024

There were more opponents of the war with Ukraine in Chechnya than in other Russian regions where the survey was conducted. These are the results of the research by ExtremeScan and "Chronicle". Thus, 39% of respondents in Chechnya spoke in support of "SVO" with the average all-Russian indicator being 56%. More details - in our video report.

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"Kholod": More than half of Chechen residents do not support the war with Ukraine
2 October 2024

If the Russian authorities decided to withdraw troops from Ukraine, 71% of Chechen residents would approve. Only 39% support Russia's war against Ukraine. Such data was presented by the publication "Kholod" based on the results of a telephone survey conducted in September by sociologists from the "Chronicles" and ExtremeScan projects.

The first list of
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The first list of "foreign agents" was published in Georgia, including the Ukrainian organization
1 October 2024

The Georgian authorities named the first organizations that fall under the definition of "foreign agent". The list included "Youth organization of Ukrainians in Georgia - Svytanok", "Professional Union of Farmers and Agricultural Workers", "Home of Youth in Kutaisi", "Christian Union", "Jewish Cultural and Educational Fund".

Azerbaijan continues to provide assistance to Ukrainian children affected by the war
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Azerbaijan continues to provide assistance to Ukrainian children affected by the war
1 October 2024

30 Ukrainian children affected by the war have arrived in Azerbaijan for rehabilitation. As part of the 10-day program, they will be provided with medical and socio-psychological rehabilitation services. Individual consultations, group therapy sessions, yoga and dance classes will also be organized.

Armenia refused to participate in military exercises as part of the pro-Russian bloc
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Armenia refused to participate in military exercises as part of the pro-Russian bloc
1 October 2024

The CSTO exercises "Indestructible Brotherhood - 2024" have started in Kazakhstan. They will involve peacekeepers from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan. CSTO member Armenia refused to cooperate.