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Saakashvili Lost Consciousness and Possibly Suffered Injuries in Prison
Human rights
Saakashvili Lost Consciousness and Possibly Suffered Injuries in Prison
31 March 2026

Georgia's third president, Mikheil Saakashvili, suddenly fell ill while serving time in prison, according to journalist and founder of the Nanuka Foundation, Nanuka Zhorzholiani.

Georgia to Stop Purchasing Russian Oil
Politics
Georgia to Stop Purchasing Russian Oil
31 March 2026

Georgia's only oil refinery, Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), located in the port of Kulevi, will completely cease processing Russian oil. According to BSP CEO David Potskhveria, the company intends to replace Russian crude with oil from Turkmenistan, and then from Kazakhstan.

A report on political repression in Azerbaijan was presented to the UN
Human rights
A report on political repression in Azerbaijan was presented to the UN
31 March 2026

A written declaration documenting torture and human rights violations in Azerbaijan was initiated at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council.

In Makhachkala, over 300 people have been evacuated from flooded homes due to natural disasters
Ecology
In Makhachkala, over 300 people have been evacuated from flooded homes due to natural disasters
30 March 2026

In Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, relief efforts continue following flooding caused by heavy rains and flash floods. According to Mayor Dzhambulat Salavov, a total of 320 people have been evacuated from flooded areas. Of these, 129 residents remain in five temporary accommodation centers and hotels, while the rest have found shelter with relatives.

Chechnya Among the Regions Leading in Housing Construction Per Capita
Economy
Chechnya Among the Regions Leading in Housing Construction Per Capita
30 March 2026

In 2025, the Leningrad Region, Tyumen Region, and Altai Region were the leading regions in terms of housing construction per capita. The Chechen Republic ranked fourth in the national ranking.

Pashinyan Calls 2025 the Country's First Year Without Military Losses
Politics
Pashinyan Calls 2025 the Country's First Year Without Military Losses
30 March 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared 2025 the first year in the country's history of independence to pass without combat losses. He stated that there were no fatalities from firefights on either side of the conflict with Azerbaijan.

Крымскотатарского филолога и журналиста снова посадили в ШИЗО
Human rights
Крымскотатарского филолога и журналиста снова посадили в ШИЗО
30 March 2026

Гражданский журналист Сейран Салиев, приговоренный к 16 годам лишения свободы, был этапирован из исправительной колонии №4 в ИК-1 Тульской области. Перед переводом его поместили в штрафной изолятор (ШИЗО) ИК-4, а затем, уже в ИК-1, он продолжал отбывать наказание в условиях изолятора.

Ramzan Kadyrov Reports on Flood Relief
Ecology
Ramzan Kadyrov Reports on Flood Relief
30 March 2026

The Chechen Republic has been hit by severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The natural disaster has led to flooding, destruction of roads, housing, and infrastructure, according to regional governor Ramzan Kadyrov. He noted that relevant services were quickly deployed, and a state of emergency has been declared in several districts.

A criminal case has been opened in Armenia following an attempted attack on Pashinyan
Politics
A criminal case has been opened in Armenia following an attempted attack on Pashinyan
30 March 2026

Three men, including twin brothers and adult schoolchildren, have been arrested in Yerevan in connection with an incident at St. Anne's Church. As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was leaving the church after the liturgy, a parishioner attacked him, swinging his arm at the politician and shouting, "Don't look at me like that!"

Военнослужащего из Дагестана, с небольшими проблемами со здоровьем, отправили в штурмовую бригаду
Human rights
Военнослужащего из Дагестана, с небольшими проблемами со здоровьем, отправили в штурмовую бригаду
29 March 2026

Российского военнослужащего Магомедхабиба Сайханова из Дагестана, заявляющего о серьезных проблемах со стороны государства, отправили на подготовку в штурмовую бригаду. Перед этим он находился в пересыльном учреждении для отказников в «ЛНР», где мобилизованные, чье состояние здоровья снижается.