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Another Georgian citizen has been charged with espionage in Abkhazia
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Another Georgian citizen has been charged with espionage in Abkhazia
13 March 2026

Emzar Bagishvili, a Georgian citizen with a residence permit in Abkhazia, has been detained by Abkhazian State Security Service (SGB) authorities on suspicion of espionage. He was detained on March 10, and a criminal case was opened against him on March 12.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to five years for deserting his military unit
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to five years for deserting his military unit
13 March 2026

A military court in Nalchik sentenced Atmir Tokhov to five years in prison for leaving his military unit without leave.

Ukraine again attacked a chemical plant in Stavropol Krai
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Ukraine again attacked a chemical plant in Stavropol Krai
13 March 2026

The Nevinnomyssk Azot Chemical Plant in Stavropol Krai has been the target of another Ukrainian drone attack. This is at least the fifth incident involving this plant since the start of the "SVO."

Armenia has upheld the nationalization of a Russian billionaire's company
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Armenia has upheld the nationalization of a Russian billionaire's company
13 March 2026

The Constitutional Court of Armenia has upheld the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia, a company owned by Russian businessman and billionaire Samvel Karapetyan. The constitutionality of the July 3 bill amending the laws "On Energy" and "On the Public Services Regulatory Authority" has been upheld.

Three drones shot down in Stavropol Krai
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Three drones shot down in Stavropol Krai
13 March 2026

Three drones were successfully shot down over Stavropol Krai, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The attack was presumably aimed at the industrial zone of Nevinnomyssk.

A decision to seize property worth nearly 42 billion rubles from the former Prime Minister of the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic has entered into force
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A decision to seize property worth nearly 42 billion rubles from the former Prime Minister of the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic has entered into force
12 March 2026

The Moscow City Court has approved the confiscation of real estate, land, and vehicles worth a total of 41.9 billion rubles from Vladimir Kayshev, the former head of the Karachay-Cherkessia government, his family, and associated individuals. This decision was in response to accusations of illegally conducting business while serving in government service and attempting to raid the Kavminvody plant.

Two Ingush natives were given life sentences in the Crocus terrorist attack case
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Two Ingush natives were given life sentences in the Crocus terrorist attack case
12 March 2026

The panel of judges of the 2nd Western District Military Court in the Moscow City Court handed down verdicts in the Crocus terrorist attack case. The four perpetrators of the attack—Shamsiddin Fariduni, Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, Makhammadsobir Fayzov, and Saidakram Rachabolizod—were given life sentences. Similar sentences were given to Ingush natives Dzhabrail Aushev, Khusein Medov, and nine other defendants.

Georgian citizens top Russia's list of those convicted in absentia for participating in the war on Ukraine's side
Human rights
Georgian citizens top Russia's list of those convicted in absentia for participating in the war on Ukraine's side
12 March 2026

Since 2024, Russian courts have handed down at least 180 in absentia sentences to foreign volunteers who fought for Ukraine. Georgian citizens lead the way (58), followed by representatives of the United States (22) and the United Kingdom (12).

Armenian Prime Minister Cites Obstacle to Peace Treaty with Azerbaijan
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Armenian Prime Minister Cites Obstacle to Peace Treaty with Azerbaijan
12 March 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the country's new Constitution should not contain a reference to the Declaration of Independence. According to him, the "logic of conflict," on which the Declaration is based, cannot serve as the basis for the creation of an independent state.

A court rejected a Crimean Tatar political prisoner's request to be transferred to a penal colony closer to home
Human rights
A court rejected a Crimean Tatar political prisoner's request to be transferred to a penal colony closer to home
12 March 2026

The Supreme Court of Crimea dismissed the appeal of human rights activist Riza Izetov. He had sought to challenge the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service's refusal to transfer him to a penal colony located near Crimea.