Raul Arashukov, a former high-ranking employee of Gazprom, went on a hunger strike in a pre-trial detention center because the court refused to acquaint him with the audio recordings of the meetings. The defense explained that the court illegally limited the time for familiarization with the protocols, setting a deadline until July 3.

The Nalchik garrison military court sentenced contract soldier Mukhadin Kunizhev to one year in prison. He was found guilty of failing to appear at the military unit during the period of mobilization to be sent to a “special military operation” against Ukraine.

The investigation brought final charges against the Crimean Tatars Osman Abdurazakov, Leman Zekeryaev, Khalil Mambetov, Refat Seydametov, Ekrem Krosh and Ayder Asanov.

The Makhachkala garrison military court sentenced serviceman Zagir Shirinov to five and a half years' probation. He was found guilty of disobeying an order and leaving a unit during the war against Ukraine, despite being wounded there.

Two elderly Crimean Tatars drove out in cars to climb the Belaya Rock in the Belogorsk district with national flags, but they were stopped by police officers.

The Supreme Court of Russia has resumed the investigation into the case of Suleyman Edigov, a native of Chechnya. Previously, he was tortured by the security forces and was sentenced to 14 years for assault on the life of a police officer and arms trafficking.

Baku has considered a petition from the investigation to extend the term of imprisonment of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev in connection with new charges brought against him.

A cassation was sent to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in the case of a native of Ingushetia, Abo Dobriev, who was sentenced to life in 2021. The defense claims that the accusation is based on the testimony of a witness who slandered the man and is not supported by other evidence.

A native of Ingushetia, Abdul-Malik Albagachiev, who is being held in colony No. 10 of Astrakhan, suffers from epilepsy and headaches. Before his arrest, he was an absolutely healthy person, according to his mother.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has pardoned Nika Gvaramia, director general of the opposition Mtavari Arkhi TV channel. Last year, the Tbilisi City Court sentenced an associate of ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili to 3.5 years in prison.