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Armenia again recalled the desire for more rapid rapprochement with Europe
Politics
Armenia again recalled the desire for more rapid rapprochement with Europe
21 March 2024

Armenia is looking forward to the start of negotiations on visa liberalization with the European Union within the framework of the Enhanced Partnership Agreement. This was announced by the speaker of the country's parliament Alen Simonyan.

Ingushetia sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Palestine
Society
Ingushetia sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Palestine
21 March 2024

An additional 29 tons of food were sent from Ingushetia to residents of the Gaza Strip. This was stated by the head of the region, Mahmud-Ali Kalimatov.

Crimean Tatar human rights activist fined for “abuse of freedom of speech”
Human rights
Crimean Tatar human rights activist fined for “abuse of freedom of speech”
21 March 2024

A court in Simferopol fined Crimean Tatar human rights activist and journalist Lutfiye Zudieva 2,500 rubles under the article on abuse of freedom of speech. Due to traffic jams, she was several minutes late for the hearing and warned the judge about this through her defense lawyer. However, the judge considered this disrespectful and heard the case in eight minutes.

Ukraine accused Georgia of helping Russia circumvent sanctions
Politics
Ukraine accused Georgia of helping Russia circumvent sanctions
21 March 2024

The Ukrainian delegation refused to support Georgia’s resolution on the issue of European integration at the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels. Kyiv cited Russian assistance to Georgia in circumventing sanctions as the reason. In response, Georgia accused Ukraine of “torpedoing its European path with false arguments.”

The French Senate demands sanctions against Azerbaijan
Politics
The French Senate demands sanctions against Azerbaijan
20 March 2024

On November 15, the French Senate adopted a resolution calling on the country's government to impose sanctions against Azerbaijan if it does not withdraw its troops from the territory of Armenia.

The family of a missing girl in Dagestan has promised a reward of 5 million rubles
Society
The family of a missing girl in Dagestan has promised a reward of 5 million rubles
20 March 2024

The relatives of Anna Tsomartova, who disappeared more than a month ago in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, are ready to pay 5 million rubles to anyone who finds her. This was reported by the girl’s mother Diana Tsomartova.

The Russian Federation and the regions of the South Caucasus took from 72 to 101 places in the ranking of the happiest countries
Society
The Russian Federation and the regions of the South Caucasus took from 72 to 101 places in the ranking of the happiest countries
20 March 2024

The World Happiness Report has named Finland the happiest country in the world for the seventh time in a row. The top 3 also included Denmark and Iceland. Russia was in 72nd place.

Half of the largest French dairy company Danone Russia will go to Kadyrov's relatives
Economy
Half of the largest French dairy company Danone Russia will go to Kadyrov's relatives
20 March 2024

50% of the shares of the largest dairy products manufacturer, the French company Danone, will come under the control of relatives of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov. The other half will be sold to the Vamin dairy holding from Tatarstan.

The Russian Federation reported that NATO wants to open a second front in the South Caucasus
Politics
The Russian Federation reported that NATO wants to open a second front in the South Caucasus
20 March 2024

NATO sets the maximum task - to open a second front against Russia in the South Caucasus. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. According to her, the recent visit of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the regions of Transcaucasia is another attempt to draw the countries of the South Caucasus into the zone of Euro-Atlantic influence.

The lawyer who defended Crimean Tatar political prisoners was denied the right to appeal the arrest
Human rights
The lawyer who defended Crimean Tatar political prisoners was denied the right to appeal the arrest
20 March 2024

In Crimea, a court rejected a complaint against the administrative arrest of lawyer Alexey Ladin. After the decision enters into legal force, the Bar Association may consider disciplinary proceedings against Ladin with the aim of depriving him of his license, the Tribunal TG channel reported. Crimean episode."