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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to two years for failing to report for duty
Human rights
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to two years for failing to report for duty
23 February 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced contract soldier Algiz Valitov to two years in prison. He was found guilty of evading military service.

Georgian Dream Supports Trump as Enemy of Deep State and Radical Opposition
Politics
Georgian Dream Supports Trump as Enemy of Deep State and Radical Opposition
22 February 2025

Georgian MP Levan Machavariani shared a chain of conclusions about the relationship between the country's so-called radical opposition and the new US administration. The Georgian Dream member stood up for the head of the White House, calling him an enemy of the Deep State and, as a result, the supporters of the network represented by the radical opposition.

Costa Rica accommodates deported citizens of the South Caucasus
Human rights
Costa Rica accommodates deported citizens of the South Caucasus
22 February 2025

Costa Rica (Central America) has accepted the first group of migrants deported from the United States, including citizens of Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Ingushetia resident recognized as victim of political repression almost 70 years later
Human rights
Ingushetia resident recognized as victim of political repression almost 70 years later
21 February 2025

The Magas District Court of Ingushetia has recognized the rehabilitation of a resident of the region, Asmi Izmailova, as a victim of the 1944 deportation as legal. Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs refused to recognize her as a victim of political repression, since she was born after the formal lifting of restrictions on special settlers.

The Georgian Parliament commented on the country's non-participation in the
Politics
The Georgian Parliament commented on the country's non-participation in the "3 + 3" platform
21 February 2025

The Georgian government does not rule out participation in the "3 + 3" platform in the future, but today they consider it inappropriate. The corresponding statement was made by the Vice Speaker of the Parliament Gia Volsky.

Investigation into beating of journalist and lawyer in Chechnya suspended
Human rights
Investigation into beating of journalist and lawyer in Chechnya suspended
21 February 2025

The Investigative Committee suspended the investigation into the beating of journalist Elena Milashina and lawyer Alexander Nemov in Chechnya. The reason is the impossibility of finding suspects.

Musayeva Remains in Custody Until March 26
Human rights
Musayeva Remains in Custody Until March 26
21 February 2025

The Sheikh-Mansurovsky District Court of Grozny has extended the arrest of Zarema Musayeva until March 26, the "Team Against Torture" reported. The lawyers noted that Musayeva's prison term in the first criminal case expires on March 23.

In the North Caucasus, citizens' spending on cafes and restaurants has decreased
Economy
In the North Caucasus, citizens' spending on cafes and restaurants has decreased
20 February 2025

Expenditures on catering establishments in 2024 have decreased by 83% among residents of North Ossetia compared to 2023 — from 1,276 rubles per three family members to 214 rubles. The figures were derived by FinExpertiza analysts based on Rosstat data.

Armenia is preparing to adopt a new Constitution
Politics
Armenia is preparing to adopt a new Constitution
20 February 2025

A referendum on the adoption of a new Constitution of Armenia may be held after the parliamentary elections. This was reported by the country's government. The parliamentary elections are scheduled for June 2026.

Abdulmumin Gadzhiev and other political prisoners were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center
Human rights
Abdulmumin Gadzhiev and other political prisoners were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center
20 February 2025

The editor of the Dagestani newspaper "Chernovik" Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, businessman Kemal Tambiev and lawyer Abubakar Rizvanov were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center. This was reported by the Memorial Human Rights Defense Center.