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Man fined for video with symbols of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
Human rights
Man fined for video with symbols of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
1 August 2024

A court in Tula fined local resident Arsen Azizov for a video recording with symbols of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, which is declared terrorist in Russia and banned. The amount was one and a half thousand rubles.

The US has suspended aid to the Georgian government and will direct funds to local NGOs and media outlets
Politics
The US has suspended aid to the Georgian government and will direct funds to local NGOs and media outlets
1 August 2024

The US has suspended aid to Georgia due to the country's foreign agent law, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced. Instead, financial support will be provided to Georgian non-profit organizations and media outlets.

Crimean Tatar citizen of Ukraine has had her arrest extended
Human rights
Crimean Tatar citizen of Ukraine has had her arrest extended
1 August 2024

Ukrainian citizen, Crimean Tatar Lenia Umerova, who is being prosecuted in a case of espionage, has had her arrest extended in Moscow for three months.

Kadyrov promised to kill anyone who tells his daughter to take off her hijab
Society
Kadyrov promised to kill anyone who tells his daughter to take off her hijab
31 July 2024

The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has spoken out against women wearing a burqa that covers their faces. At the same time, he promised to personally shoot anyone who tells his daughter to take off her hijab.

The Muftiate of Kabardino-Balkaria has proposed options for a school uniform for Muslim girls
Society
The Muftiate of Kabardino-Balkaria has proposed options for a school uniform for Muslim girls
31 July 2024

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Kabardino-Balkaria believes that girls should dress as close as possible to what is prescribed in the school charter. At the same time, their appearance should correspond to the norms of religion, including wearing a headscarf.

Armenia withdrew Russian border guards from Yerevan airport
Politics
Armenia withdrew Russian border guards from Yerevan airport
31 July 2024

Russian border guards have finally left Yerevan's Zvartnots airport after 32 years. The farewell event was attended by the leadership and personnel of the Russian FSB Border Guard Service in Armenia.

Georgian PM calls US warning about new sanctions blackmail
Politics
Georgian PM calls US warning about new sanctions blackmail
31 July 2024

It is incorrect to speak in the language of blackmail, especially in relation to the government that has fundamentally changed the situation in this country. This was stated by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transported to a penal colony three thousand kilometers from home
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner transported to a penal colony three thousand kilometers from home
31 July 2024

Activist Vladlen Abdulkadyrov was taken to IK-21, which is located in the village of Iksa (Plesetsky District, Arkhangelsk Region). In his letter to his wife, he wrote about the long journey and the 23-hour stop on the train in the heat.

North Ossetian prosecutor accused of rape asks to go to war
Human rights
North Ossetian prosecutor accused of rape asks to go to war
31 July 2024

Deputy head of the procedural control department of the North Ossetian prosecutor's office Grigory Avakyan wanted to sign a contract with the Ministry of Defense and go to the "SVO". This was reported by "Baza". He had this desire after he raped a colleague and was put under investigation.

The US has warned Georgia of new sanctions
Politics
The US has warned Georgia of new sanctions
31 July 2024

The US may impose new sanctions against Georgia in an attempt to change its course. This was announced by Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien.