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Ukrainian drones reached North Ossetia
Politics
Ukrainian drones reached North Ossetia
8 June 2024

For the first time, drones from Ukraine attacked the territory of North Ossetia. Their goal was a military airfield in Mozdok. All three aircraft were shot down.

Armenia warned Russia: “Stop threatening us”
Politics
Armenia warned Russia: “Stop threatening us”
8 June 2024

Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alen Simonyan spoke harshly to the Russian leadership. This is how he responded to the words of Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Galuzin that Yerevan’s rash steps could make it impossible to return to joint work to create a single defense space.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner was kept in prison 2.5 months longer
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner was kept in prison 2.5 months longer
7 June 2024

Crimean Tatar Arsen Abhairov stayed in prison No. 2 of Yeniseisk, Krasnoyarsk Territory, 2.5 months longer than the appointed time due to a court error. Lawyer Edem Semedlyaev recalled that conditions in prison were worse than in a colony: his client was entitled to fewer visits and calls home. An administrative claim will be filed regarding this matter.

Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District named leaders in unemployment
Economy
Regions of the North Caucasus Federal District named leaders in unemployment
7 June 2024

Ingushetia ranks first in the Russian Federation in terms of unemployment - the figure is almost 27%. This was announced by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation Anton Kotyakov on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.

Georgian opposition thanks US for visa sanctions against ruling party
Politics
Georgian opposition thanks US for visa sanctions against ruling party
7 June 2024

The chairman of the largest opposition party, the United National Movement, Levan Levan Khabeishvili, thanked the United States for sanctions against the leaders of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Human rights activists called on the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Russian officials and propagandists
Human rights
Human rights activists called on the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Russian officials and propagandists
7 June 2024

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Alexei Gromov, TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov, RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan, head of the Rossiya Segodnya media group Dmitry Kiselev and presenter Sergei Mardan may be subject to drastic measures from the International Criminal Court. This means issuing a warrant for their arrest.

A resident of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic was convicted for the phrase “Glory to Ukraine” in an online game
Human rights
A resident of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic was convicted for the phrase “Glory to Ukraine” in an online game
7 June 2024

The Circassian City Court sentenced a local resident to 400 hours of compulsory labor. The reason was the phrase “Glory to Ukraine” in the nickname he used in an online game.

In Armenia, an explosion at a gas station injured seven people, two in serious condition.
Society
In Armenia, an explosion at a gas station injured seven people, two in serious condition.
7 June 2024

In the Armenian city of Abovyan, not far from Yerevan, an explosion occurred at a gas station. It is reported that a gas tank exploded, causing a fire. Rescuers put out the fire, cooled the area and destroyed the remaining fuel in the containers to prevent a new explosion.

The US imposed visa sanctions against the Georgian authorities due to the law on foreign agents
Politics
The US imposed visa sanctions against the Georgian authorities due to the law on foreign agents
7 June 2024

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on Georgian politicians due to the foreign agents law. The sanctions list included members of the ruling Georgian Dream party, members of parliament, law enforcement officers and their relatives. US State Department spokesman Miller announced this at a briefing.

The cost of defending the killer Khangoshvili in court
Human rights
The cost of defending the killer Khangoshvili in court
7 June 2024

FSB killer Vadim Krasikov, serving a life sentence in Germany for the murder of Chechen field commander Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, was defended in a German court for 6,000 euros a day. This amount was paid to the lawyer by Russia through the Fund for Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots operating in Europe. It is controlled by Russian intelligence services. More details in our video.