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A resident of Chechnya was fined for publishing an “extremist” song
Human rights
A resident of Chechnya was fined for publishing an “extremist” song
5 June 2024

The Shatoisky District Court in Chechnya brought local resident Tamerlan Dzhabrailov to administrative responsibility for distributing songs of the Chechen bard Timur Mutsuraev. The defendant posted in the public domain the composition “Chechen Carthage,” which begins with the words “tribal prison, executioner empire.”

Kadyrov again appointed a relative to a ministerial post
Society
Kadyrov again appointed a relative to a ministerial post
5 June 2024

The nephew of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, Adam Cherkhigov became the Minister of Transport, Communications and Digital Development of the region. Previously, this position was held by his father Ramzan Cherkhigov, and at that time he himself was the chairman of the republican government committee on preschool education.

Moscow stated the distance between Armenia and Russia
Politics
Moscow stated the distance between Armenia and Russia
5 June 2024

Armenia has ceased to show interest in contacts with Russia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense. Instead, Yerevan is increasing ties with the West. Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Galuzin stated this in an interview with TASS.

In Ingushetia, a girl received a suspended sentence for selling her child
Human rights
In Ingushetia, a girl received a suspended sentence for selling her child
4 June 2024

A court in Magas found a 22-year-old resident of Ingushetia guilty of selling her newborn child and sentenced her to a suspended sentence. According to investigators, in October 2022, in Nazran, a mother sold her child to a 57-year-old woman for 100 thousand rubles. The criminal case against the buyer has been separated into separate proceedings.

In Dagestan, the sentence of a political prisoner who condemned the crimes of the Russian Federation in Ukraine was tightened
Human rights
In Dagestan, the sentence of a political prisoner who condemned the crimes of the Russian Federation in Ukraine was tightened
4 June 2024

The Khasavyurt City Court of Dagestan re-examined the criminal case against 54-year-old local resident Shakhban Abakargadzhiev about “fakes” about the army. As a result, instead of a three-year term of correctional labor, the accused was given a five-year sentence.

Irakli Kobakhidze: there are no prospects for appealing the law on foreign agents
Politics
Irakli Kobakhidze: there are no prospects for appealing the law on foreign agents
4 June 2024

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze considers attempts to appeal the adopted law on agents futile. He stated this while commenting on the lawsuit filed by Georgian NGOs in the Constitutional Court.

The services of a lawyer for the killer of a Chechen field commander were paid for by a pro-Russian foundation
Human rights
The services of a lawyer for the killer of a Chechen field commander were paid for by a pro-Russian foundation
4 June 2024

Russian citizen Vadim Krasikov, who is serving a life sentence in Germany for the murder of Chechen Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, was defended in court by lawyers with money from the Fund for Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots operating in Europe. It is controlled by Russian intelligence services. This was reported by The Guardian.

The United States announced sanctions against the Georgian authorities for adopting a law on foreign agents
Politics
The United States announced sanctions against the Georgian authorities for adopting a law on foreign agents
4 June 2024

In recent days, a new policy of sanctions against the Georgian authorities has been announced, although personal ones have not yet been named. It is also planned to introduce visa restrictions that threaten those who supported the promotion of the law on foreign agents. This was announced by US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.

The head of Ingushetia confirmed his brother’s arrest and announced his nomination for a new term.
Politics
The head of Ingushetia confirmed his brother’s arrest and announced his nomination for a new term.
3 June 2024

Magomed-Bashir Kalimatov is under investigation. His brother, head of the region Mahmud-Ali Kalimatov, announced this at a meeting with members of the government of Ingushetia.

Mikheil Saakashvili called on the opposition for unity
Politics
Mikheil Saakashvili called on the opposition for unity
3 June 2024

The United National Movement, the largest opposition party, will sign the Georgian Charter of Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili. This was stated by the ex-president of the country, party leader Mikheil Saakashvili.