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At least 10 Russian citizens survived the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane
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At least 10 Russian citizens survived the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane
25 December 2024

At least 10 Russians survived the crash of the plane in Kazakhstan, flying from Baku to Grozny. Both pilots died.

A woman died as a result of an explosion in a shopping center in Vladikavkaz
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A woman died as a result of an explosion in a shopping center in Vladikavkaz
25 December 2024

A fire broke out in the Alania Mall shopping center in Vladikavkaz. The cause was a domestic gas explosion. Nine people were injured, one person died.

Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan flying from Azerbaijan to Chechnya
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Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan flying from Azerbaijan to Chechnya
25 December 2024

A few kilometers from Aktau in southwestern Kazakhstan, a plane crashed flying from Baku to Grozny. The preliminary cause of the crash is a collision with birds and a steering failure. Due to fog, the Azerbaijan Airlines flight was diverted to Makhachkala, and then to Aktau.

The Secretary General of the
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The Secretary General of the "Dream" said that his party has brought Georgia closer to Europe more than others
24 December 2024

The Secretary General of the "Georgian Dream" party Kakha Kaladze said that the authorities of his country have not deviated from the European path. According to him, the ruling party is the force that "brought our country closer to Europe more than anyone else."

Crimean Tatar human rights activist fined for discrediting the army
Human rights
Crimean Tatar human rights activist fined for discrediting the army
24 December 2024

The Supreme Court of Crimea upheld the decision to fine lawyer Rustem Kyamilev 50 thousand rubles under the article on discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The reason was his repost of a press conference of politician Grigory Yavlinsky back in 2017 calling for Russia to stop participating in the civil war in Syria, which was regarded as discrediting the Russian army.

Mikheil Saakashvili calls for intensifying protests against Georgian authorities
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Mikheil Saakashvili calls for intensifying protests against Georgian authorities
24 December 2024

During today's court hearing, former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili addressed his fellow citizens and the international community via video link. He stated that the protests in Georgia should intensify and develop into much more powerful pressure on the ruling Georgian Dream.

Zurabishvili discussed the initiative to hold new elections with European leaders
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Zurabishvili discussed the initiative to hold new elections with European leaders
24 December 2024

After a telephone conversation with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the best way out of the current situation in the country is to hold repeat parliamentary elections in compliance with OSCE recommendations.

Cryptocurrency mining banned in North Caucasus
Economy
Cryptocurrency mining banned in North Caucasus
24 December 2024

The Russian government has banned cryptocurrency mining in the republics of the North Caucasus since 2025. The list includes Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia and Chechnya.

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Russia has abolished polygamy after criticism from the Prosecutor General's Office
Society
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Russia has abolished polygamy after criticism from the Prosecutor General's Office
24 December 2024

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Russia has withdrawn a fatwa allowing polygamy. This decision was made after the Prosecutor General's Office submitted a corresponding submission. This was reported by the chairman of the council of ulemas (scholars and theologians) Shamil Alyautdinov.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to punishment cell again
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to punishment cell again
23 December 2024

15 days of punishment cell were assigned to Crimean Tatar Teymur Abdullaev, who is serving his sentence in IK-2 Salavat (Republic of Bashkortostan). The reason for this punishment is unknown.