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Russia warns of possible reduction in trade with Armenia due to the fault of the European Union
Politics
Russia warns of possible reduction in trade with Armenia due to the fault of the European Union
20 June 2025

Trade between Russia and Armenia may decrease by 6 billion dollars by the end of 2025. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.

Ingush authorities hope to collect more taxes
Economy
Ingush authorities hope to collect more taxes
20 June 2025

Within four years, thanks to the implementation of investment projects and increased tax collection, Ingushetia may leave the list of subsidized regions. This was stated by the head of the republic, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, at a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Kadyrov condemned Zionist Israel for attacking Iran
Politics
Kadyrov condemned Zionist Israel for attacking Iran
20 June 2025

Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov supported Iran in its defense against an Israeli attack. In his Telegram channel, he described the reaction of the Iranian military as "tactically correct" and accused Israel of provocation aimed at creating a new hot spot in the Middle East.

Society
"Russian Community" against Chechen children
19 June 2025

Nationalists from the "Russian Community" tried to "detain" Chechen teenagers in Moscow on the evening of June 18. Many people in civilian clothes surrounded the children in the area of ​​Lyublinsky Park, not allowing them to leave. The unknown persons ignored questions about the reasons for the "detention", as the teenagers said. More details in our video report.

In Russia, a Georgian oppositionist who supports Ukraine was sentenced to two years
Human rights
In Russia, a Georgian oppositionist who supports Ukraine was sentenced to two years
19 June 2025

The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don found Georgian citizen Irakli Khufeniya guilty of publicly justifying terrorism. He was sentenced to two years in prison.

 

Housing commissioning has sharply decreased in the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
Housing commissioning has sharply decreased in the North Caucasus Federal District
19 June 2025

Over the first five months of 2025, the commissioning of new housing in the North Caucasus Federal District decreased by 28.5% to 3.1 million square meters. The most pronounced negative dynamics are in Dagestan, where the figure fell almost threefold (to 624.9 thousand square meters).

More participants in the anti-Semitic pogrom at the Dagestan airport were given long terms
Human rights
More participants in the anti-Semitic pogrom at the Dagestan airport were given long terms
19 June 2025

A court in Stavropol sentenced seven more participants in the pogrom at the Makhachkala airport to imprisonment for terms ranging from 5 years to 6 years and 8 months. Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Umar Dzhanboruev, Alimpasha Daitbekov, Gadzhi Akhmedulaev, Magomedamin Tagirov, Alila Ismailov and Ramazan Isaev were found guilty of participating in mass riots and failure to comply with transport security requirements.

Azerbaijan again condemns statements by pro-Kremlin propagandist Solovyov
Politics
Azerbaijan again condemns statements by pro-Kremlin propagandist Solovyov
19 June 2025

The Baku Media Development Agency (MEDIA) accused Russian TV presenter and propagandist Vladimir Solovyov of disrespecting Azerbaijan and demanded an apology from him. The reason was his statement on air on the Rossiya 1 TV channel, in which he repeatedly used the word "Artsakh" and accused the Armenian authorities of "giving Artsakh" to Azerbaijan.

Russian Billionaire Arrested on Charges of Calling to Seize Power in Armenia
Politics
Russian Billionaire Arrested on Charges of Calling to Seize Power in Armenia
19 June 2025

A Yerevan court has arrested Russian businessman, billionaire, and head of the Tashir Group of Companies Samvel Karapetyan for two months. He is accused of publicly calling for the seizure of power in Armenia.

Crimean Tatar recognized as political prisoner
Human rights
Crimean Tatar recognized as political prisoner
19 June 2025

A Crimean Tatar Akim Gafarov, who was sentenced to 8 years, was recognized as a political prisoner. This was reported by the independent human rights project "Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial". The man was accused of participating in the Noman Chelebidzhikhan battalion, recognized as illegal in the Russian Federation and acting in the interests of Ukraine.