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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.

Chechnya has once again rejected the complaint of an artist who was tortured by security forces
Human rights
Chechnya has once again rejected the complaint of an artist who was tortured by security forces
20 February 2025

A court in Grozny has rejected the complaint of former actor of the Grozny Russian Drama Theater Timur Debishev for the sixth time. He tried to appeal the decision of the investigation not to initiate a criminal case on the fact of torture.

In Armenia, Russian security forces tried to detain a political emigrant
Human rights
In Armenia, Russian security forces tried to detain a political emigrant
20 February 2025

In Yerevan, Russian security forces burst into a police station where they had summoned activist Roman Shklover, who was wanted in the Russian Federation, to give an explanation. They began to persuade him to surrender and go with them, promising that “everything will be fine with him.” The activist refused.

Two men detained in Ingushetia on charges of involvement in the activities of the
Society
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.