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Melikov confirmed the information about the serious injury of the Russian general
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Melikov confirmed the information about the serious injury of the Russian general
18 August 2025

The head of Dagestan Sergey Melikov confirmed the information about the injury of the deputy commander of the North group of forces, Lieutenant General Esedulla Abachev.

Baku calls for arms supplies to Ukraine after attacks on Azerbaijani energy sector
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Baku calls for arms supplies to Ukraine after attacks on Azerbaijani energy sector
18 August 2025

After new Russian strikes on facilities of the Azerbaijani energy company SOCAR located in Ukraine, calls for more decisive actions than just statements are being heard in Baku.

Ingushetia and Chechnya are the outsiders in terms of the number of highly paid workers
Economy
Ingushetia and Chechnya are the outsiders in terms of the number of highly paid workers
18 August 2025

In the rating of Russian regions by the share of workers with salaries above the national average, the subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District occupy the last places. Ingushetia (last place, 6%) and Chechnya (penultimate, 6.1%) demonstrate the lowest indicators.

Russia strikes Azerbaijani oil depot in Ukraine again
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Russia strikes Azerbaijani oil depot in Ukraine again
18 August 2025

As a result of a massive attack by Russian drones on the night of August 18, the oil depot of the Azerbaijani company SOCAR, located in the Odessa region of Ukraine, was seriously damaged.

Baysangur Susurkaev made a triumphant debut in the UFC
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Baysangur Susurkaev made a triumphant debut in the UFC
17 August 2025

Russian fighter Baysangur Susurkaev successfully fought his first fight in the UFC. As part of the preliminary card of the UFC 319 tournament in Chicago, he forced American Eric Nolan to surrender in the second round, using a choke.

Discontent with the presence of the Russian military base is growing in Armenia
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Discontent with the presence of the Russian military base is growing in Armenia
17 August 2025

A large-scale protest is planned in Armenia demanding the withdrawal of the Russian military base stationed in the city of Gyumri. This was announced by the chairman of the "For the Sake of the Republic" party Armen Babajanyan, announcing a rally on August 23.

Khamzat Chimaev Wins UFC Middleweight Championship
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Khamzat Chimaev Wins UFC Middleweight Championship
17 August 2025

UAE fighter of Chechen descent Khamzat Chimaev has become the new UFC middleweight champion. In the main fight of the tournament in Chicago, he defeated South African Dreekus du Plessis, winning by unanimous decision.

Azerbaijani diplomat reveals mechanisms of Kremlin pressure
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Azerbaijani diplomat reveals mechanisms of Kremlin pressure
16 August 2025

According to former Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Tofig Zulfugarov, Russia, without the ability to directly exert force, is exerting indirect pressure on Azerbaijan.

Drones Attack Stavropol Plant Again
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Drones Attack Stavropol Plant Again
16 August 2025

The Azot chemical plant in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, was attacked by drones. According to the mayor, there were no casualties or damage as a result of the incident. In total, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, nine Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted in the region overnight.

Head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Urals Remains in Pretrial Detention
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Head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Urals Remains in Pretrial Detention
15 August 2025

The head of the Azerbaijani Diaspora in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Shahin Shikhlinsky, will remain in pretrial detention until September 17. The Moscow City Court dismissed the appeal of the defense, which sought his release, offering a written undertaking not to leave the country as an alternative.