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Two men detained in Ingushetia on charges of involvement in the activities of the
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Two men detained in Ingushetia on charges of involvement in the activities of the "Islamic State"
20 February 2025

FSB officers detained two people in Ingushetia. They are accused of involvement in the activities of ISIS (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation). This was reported by the Izvestia newspaper. The detainees are 25-year-old Azamat and 29-year-old Zurab D. Their names are not disclosed.

Moscow City Court upholds decision to extend arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova
Human rights
Moscow City Court upholds decision to extend arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova
19 February 2025

The extension of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova's detention in pretrial detention has been deemed lawful. The corresponding decision was made by the Moscow City Court.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the organizer of the Elbrus ascent and guides were sentenced after the death of tourists
Tourism
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the organizer of the Elbrus ascent and guides were sentenced after the death of tourists
19 February 2025

A court in Kabardino-Balkaria sentenced the organizer of the Elbrus ascent tour to 5 years and 7 months in prison, which led to the death of six tourists. Four guides were also sentenced to terms ranging from 3 years 2 months to 3 years 6 months under the article on the provision of unsafe services.

A resident of Dagestan who lost his leg in the
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A resident of Dagestan who lost his leg in the "SVO" was outraged by the failure to provide medications
19 February 2025

In the Dagestani Kizilyurt, Shamkhal Abdurazakov complained in a video filmed against the backdrop of the Central District Hospital about the impossibility of receiving the necessary medications. He demonstrated the absence of the leg that he lost in the "SVO" and addressed the President of the Russian Federation: "Vladimir Vladimirovich, what are we fighting for?!"

Residents of Nalchik and Stavropol fined for discrediting the Russian army
Human rights
Residents of Nalchik and Stavropol fined for discrediting the Russian army
19 February 2025

Shakhin Shikhmuradov from Nalchik was fined twice under the administrative article on "discrediting" the army. The reason was his anti-war statements.

Chechen lawyer's forced labor was lifted and his status was reinstated
Human rights
Chechen lawyer's forced labor was lifted and his status was reinstated
19 February 2025

The Moscow Regional Court released Chechen lawyer Timur Idalov from punishment in a criminal case on threats to a prosecutor due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

In Chechnya, a participant in the
Human rights
In Chechnya, a participant in the "SVO" was given more than five years for a fake medical certificate
18 February 2025

The Grozny Garrison Court sentenced contract soldier Salvar Ismailov to five years and three months in prison. He had previously participated in the "SVO", was wounded and received state awards.

Kadyrov urged not to count on the end of the
Politics
Kadyrov urged not to count on the end of the "SVO" following the negotiations
18 February 2025

There is no need to relax and wait for the start of negotiations and the end of the "special operation." This message was given by the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, at a meeting with the leadership of the republic's security agencies.

Chechnya has become one of the leaders in tourism dynamics in Russia
Tourism
Chechnya has become one of the leaders in tourism dynamics in Russia
18 February 2025

In 2024, the growth of tourist flow to Chechnya amounted to 35%. The republic has become one of the leaders among the regions of the Russian Federation in this indicator, said the head of the Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov at the board meeting of the department.

Salome Zurabishvili and Giorgi Gakharia were pelted with eggs at the Tbilisi airport
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Salome Zurabishvili and Giorgi Gakharia were pelted with eggs at the Tbilisi airport
18 February 2025

The fifth president of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, was pelted with eggs at the Tbilisi airport. This information, accompanied by a video, was distributed through local Telegram channels. It is noted that the incident occurred upon Zurabishvili's return from the Munich Security Conference. In the video, insults can be heard addressed to her: "traitor", "sellout", "you are a slave and will remain a slave".