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Seriously ill native of Chechnya detained in Austria at request of Russia
Human rights
Seriously ill native of Chechnya detained in Austria at request of Russia
24 September 2024

Dzhabrail Mursikhanov, a native of Chechnya suffering from a severe form of blood cancer, has been detained in Austria. This happened at the request of the Russian authorities through Interpol, the human rights association "Vaifond" reported.

In Russia, they were outraged by the portrait of Shamil Basayev in the Abkhazia museum
Politics
In Russia, they were outraged by the portrait of Shamil Basayev in the Abkhazia museum
24 September 2024

The State Museum of Abkhazia, restored at the expense of the Russian budget, hung a portrait of the Chechen field commander Shamil Basayev. In Russia, he is recognized as a terrorist.

Suspected members of Basayev's unit given long terms
Human rights
Suspected members of Basayev's unit given long terms
24 September 2024

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Nazhmudin Dudiyev and Ibragim Donashev to 24 and 25 years in prison, respectively. They were found guilty of committing a terrorist attack in Chechnya in 2005, which killed 15 people.

In Chechnya, one-time payments to
Society
In Chechnya, one-time payments to "SVO" participants have been increased to 400 thousand rubles
24 September 2024

The amount of one-time regional payment received by residents of Chechnya going to war with Ukraine has increased from 100 to 400 thousand rubles. This decision is enshrined in a decree signed by the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov. Only those who permanently reside in Chechnya will receive the increased payment.

Apartments under construction in the North Caucasus Federal District are larger in area than the Russian average
Economy
Apartments under construction in the North Caucasus Federal District are larger in area than the Russian average
24 September 2024

According to the analytical review of ERZ.RF, apartments of larger area are being built in the regions of the North Caucasus than the national average. North Ossetia entered the TOP-5 regions with an indicator of 62.5 sq. m. It was second only to Ingushetia (81.4 sq. m), Chechnya (74.5 sq. m) and Kabardino-Balkaria (64.6 sq. m).

Georgian President Accuses Ruling Party of ‘Pro-Russian Orientation’
Politics
Georgian President Accuses Ruling Party of ‘Pro-Russian Orientation’
24 September 2024

Speaking about the activities of the ruling Georgian Dream party, controlled by billionaire oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili noted that “its pro-Russian orientation is becoming more and more obvious with each passing day.”

Georgian opposition promises to release Saakashvili if it wins the elections
Politics
Georgian opposition promises to release Saakashvili if it wins the elections
23 September 2024

The Georgian opposition party United National Movement has promised to release former President Mikheil Saakashvili from prison if he wins the parliamentary elections on October 26. This was stated by the party leader Tina Bokuchava.

Azerbaijani President Accuses Armenia of Delaying Peace Process
Politics
Azerbaijani President Accuses Armenia of Delaying Peace Process
23 September 2024

Baku sent Yerevan 16 points of the draft peace treaty for approval, and the Armenian side rejected three of them. Azerbaijan had to wait 70 days to receive the final version. Such a primitive and inadequate step was unexpected. This was stated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the first meeting of the Milli Majlis of the 7th convocation.

Picket for the release of Abdulmumin Gadzhiev held in Dagestan
Human rights
Picket for the release of Abdulmumin Gadzhiev held in Dagestan
23 September 2024

A picket was held in Makhachkala demanding the release of journalist of the Chernovik newspaper Abdulmumin Gadzhiev from the colony and the termination of the fabricated criminal case against him. Deputy editor-in-chief of the Chernovik publication Magomed Magomedov attended the action.

The number of companies founded by Russians in Georgia has reached its maximum
Politics
The number of companies founded by Russians in Georgia has reached its maximum
23 September 2024

Since 2022, after the start of the "SVO", many Russians have left for Georgia. Since then, they have opened over 30 thousand companies and individual entrepreneurs in small and medium businesses. In total, more than 37 thousand legal entities owned by Russian citizens operate in Georgia.