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The law on foreign agents came into force in Georgia
Politics
The law on foreign agents came into force in Georgia
3 June 2024

The Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, known as the Foreign Agents Law, initiated by the ruling party of Georgia, has already entered into force. The document was signed by Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili after overcoming the presidential veto.

In Georgia, the opposition called on the West to impose sanctions against the authorities
Politics
In Georgia, the opposition called on the West to impose sanctions against the authorities
2 June 2024

Opposition parties in Georgia have appealed to the West to impose sanctions against the leadership of the government and the ruling Georgian Dream party, which are responsible for the adoption of the law on foreign agents. The authors of the appeal state that sanctions should be applied to Bidzina Ivanishvili, Irakli Kobakhidze, Irakli Garibashvili, Kakha Kaladze, Mamuka Mdinaradze, Anri Okhanashvili, Zviad Kharazishvili (Khareba), Shalva Papuashvili, all members of parliament from the Georgian Dream party and their associates.

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC championship title
Society
Islam Makhachev defended his UFC championship title
2 June 2024

Russian MMA fighter from Dagestan Islam Makhachev defeated American Dustin Poirier in the USA and defended the UFC lightweight champion title.

Regions of the North Caucasian Federal District lead in the lack of places in schools and kindergartens
Economy
Regions of the North Caucasian Federal District lead in the lack of places in schools and kindergartens
1 June 2024

In Dagestan, 44% of kindergartens are overcrowded with children. In addition, almost half of schools do not have enough teaching places. Due to the oversupply of students, less than 2% of students are provided with hot meals required by law, reports Rospotrebnadzor.

The Russians shelled Kyiv: there were dead, including a child
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
The Russians shelled Kyiv: there were dead, including a child
1 June 2024

As a result of a night rocket attack on Kyiv, three people were killed: women aged 33 and 34 and a child born in 2012.

The defense of a resident of the KBR, convicted of preparing sabotage and criticizing the SVO, will challenge the examination of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Human rights
The defense of a resident of the KBR, convicted of preparing sabotage and criticizing the SVO, will challenge the examination of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
1 June 2024

In the fall of 2023, the Supreme Court of the KBR sentenced Salikh Osmanov, a resident of Kabardino-Balkaria, to 9 years in a maximum security colony. He was found guilty of preparing sabotage, as well as of having a negative attitude towards the SVO and the authorities of the Russian Federation. The man did not admit guilt, claiming falsification of the case and pressure on him.

Relatives of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, continue to receive high positions.
Society
Relatives of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, continue to receive high positions.
31 May 2024

The 18-year-old son of Ramzan Kadyrov was recently appointed Minister of Sports. His deputies were the nephew of Adam Delimkhanov and the son of Magomed Daudov, associates of the head of Chechnya. For what merits the young people ended up in the leadership of the ministry, the authorities do not say. More details in our video.

The OSCE called on the Georgian authorities to repeal the law on foreign agents
Society
The OSCE called on the Georgian authorities to repeal the law on foreign agents
31 May 2024

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) conducted a legal analysis of the law on foreign agents adopted by the Georgian authorities.

Residents of the North Caucasian Federal District will have to save for a secondary apartment for 11-15 years
Economy
Residents of the North Caucasian Federal District will have to save for a secondary apartment for 11-15 years
31 May 2024

To save up to buy a secondary apartment, residents of the North Caucasus will need from 11 to 15 years, provided that they save their entire salary for this.

Armenia ignored the CSTO meeting
Politics
Armenia ignored the CSTO meeting
31 May 2024

Armenia does not take part in the meeting of the CSTO Council of Defense Ministers in Almaty. Previously, Yerevan refused to be present at all sites of this military-political bloc under the auspices of Russia.