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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.

The poorest families with children live in the North Caucasus
Economy
The poorest families with children live in the North Caucasus
3 June 2024

The subjects of the North Caucasian Federal District became outsiders in the ranking of Russian regions in terms of family well-being in 2023. The rating was calculated based on Rosstat data on the cash balance after deducting the minimum expenses of a family with two working people with the average salary for the region.

Armenian officials announced “Russian aggression” in Ukraine
Politics
Armenian officials announced “Russian aggression” in Ukraine
3 June 2024

The Ukrainian city of Bucha was visited by the Ambassador of Armenia to Ukraine Vladimir Karapetyan and the head of the Nor Nork administrative district of Yerevan Tigran Ter-Margaryan. The latter spoke out in support of communities “suffered by Russian aggression.”

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.