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Drones Attack Stavropol Plant Again
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Drones Attack Stavropol Plant Again
16 August 2025

The Azot chemical plant in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, was attacked by drones. According to the mayor, there were no casualties or damage as a result of the incident. In total, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, nine Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted in the region overnight.

Head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Urals Remains in Pretrial Detention
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Head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Urals Remains in Pretrial Detention
15 August 2025

The head of the Azerbaijani Diaspora in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Shahin Shikhlinsky, will remain in pretrial detention until September 17. The Moscow City Court dismissed the appeal of the defense, which sought his release, offering a written undertaking not to leave the country as an alternative.

Ban on prayer and torture: Muslims' rights are being violated in Russian colonies
Human rights
Ban on prayer and torture: Muslims' rights are being violated in Russian colonies
15 August 2025

In various regions of Russia, numerous cases of violation of the religious rights of Muslims serving sentences in correctional institutions have been recorded. Human rights activists note that restrictions are often accompanied by humiliation of human dignity, and complaints from prisoners do not lead to the restoration of their rights.

Dagestan and the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic have seen an increase in tourist flow
Tourism
Dagestan and the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic have seen an increase in tourist flow
15 August 2025

According to the Russian Union of Travel Industry, in the summer of 2025, Crimea is leading in terms of growth in demand for domestic tourist trips (+42%). The top three also include the Yaroslavl Region (+22%) and Dagestan (+20%).

Pro-Kremlin Billionaire's Arrest Extended in Armenia
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Pro-Kremlin Billionaire's Arrest Extended in Armenia
15 August 2025

The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia has extended the arrest of Russian citizen and billionaire Samvel Karapetyan for two months. Earlier, he accused the Armenian authorities of severing ties with Russia.

Baku criticizes Kremlin propagandist's words about inciting ethnic hatred
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Baku criticizes Kremlin propagandist's words about inciting ethnic hatred
15 August 2025

Azerbaijan has been outraged by a statement by Russian TV presenter and propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, in which he allowed for the possibility of Russia supporting the Lezgin movement in Azerbaijan.

State Duma deputy recalls war in Chechnya in response to criticism from Azerbaijan
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State Duma deputy recalls war in Chechnya in response to criticism from Azerbaijan
14 August 2025

State Duma deputy Andrei Gurulev responded to criticism from Azerbaijani politicians over his warnings about the consequences of Baku's assistance to Ukraine. Commenting on the words of Milli Majlis deputy Rasim Musabekov about the difficulties of a military operation against Azerbaijan due to the mountainous terrain, Gurulev recalled the Chechen experience: "I remind you about Chechnya. There are no fewer mountains there."

Georgian politician sentenced in absentia to 6 years in prison in Russia
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Georgian politician sentenced in absentia to 6 years in prison in Russia
14 August 2025

One of the leaders of the Strong Georgia party, Aleko Elisashvili, has been sentenced in absentia to six years in prison in Russia. According to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, he took part in hostilities on the side of Ukraine as a mercenary (Part 3 of Article 359 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

Paris extradited a native of the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic to Russia
Human rights
Paris extradited a native of the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic to Russia
14 August 2025

France extradited Ruslan Botashev, a native of Karachay-Cherkessia, to Russia, accused of terrorist activity. According to Russian investigators, in 2014, the man was trained at the Syrian Muaskar-Sabri militant training camp, and then joined the ranks of the Islamic State organization.

33 years ago, the armed conflict in Abkhazia began
History
33 years ago, the armed conflict in Abkhazia began
14 August 2025

Today marks 33 years since the start of the bloodiest war in Georgia's modern history. Commemorative events are taking place across the country. In the morning, veterans, family members of the victims and activists gathered at the Heroes' Memorial in the center of the capital. The memory of the victims of the conflict was honored by members of the Abkhaz government and the Supreme Council in exile, Deputy Minister of Defense of Georgia Grigol Giorgadze and Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces, Chief of the General Staff Major General Johnny Tatunashvili.