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Afgan Sadigov has been re-arrested in Azerbaijan
Human rights
Afgan Sadigov has been re-arrested in Azerbaijan
9 June 2026

The Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan has reopened a previously closed criminal case against opposition journalist Afgan Sadigov. He has been remanded in custody until July 30.

Moscow did not congratulate Pashinyan and criticized the Armenian elections
Politics
Moscow did not congratulate Pashinyan and criticized the Armenian elections
8 June 2026

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian authorities have not yet made any official comments regarding the parliamentary elections in Armenia. However, he asserts that "all violations are being recorded."

Media: Alaudinov's Relatives Serve Comfortably Away from the SVO Front
Society
Media: Alaudinov's Relatives Serve Comfortably Away from the SVO Front
8 June 2026

The publication "Vot Tak" reports that relatives of Apti Alaudinov, commander of the "Akhmat" special forces unit, are serving under his command in an elite unit located in the rear. The battalion, which, according to media reports, includes not only relatives but also their former colleagues from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is equipped with the latest technology: game consoles, plasma TVs, dehumidifiers, as well as its own sauna and laundry facilities.

Politics
"Brotherly Country": Pashinyan Supports Georgia's Reconciliation with the West Amid His Party's Landslide Victory
8 June 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Yerevan is interested in restoring full-fledged dialogue between Georgia and its Western partners—both the European Union and the United States. According to him, this position is the official line of the Armenian authorities.

Foreign leaders congratulated Nikol Pashinyan's party on its election victory
Politics
Foreign leaders congratulated Nikol Pashinyan's party on its election victory
8 June 2026

Many foreign politicians welcomed the victory of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party in the parliamentary elections held on June 7. It will form a new government in Armenia.

The North Caucasus Federal District has the lowest gasoline affordability in Russia
Economy
The North Caucasus Federal District has the lowest gasoline affordability in Russia
8 June 2026

Residents of the North Caucasus experience the lowest gasoline affordability in Russia. Specifically, Ingushetia ranked last in terms of how much gasoline citizens can afford on the average monthly salary, offering only 638 liters.

Pashinyan announced his party's victory in the Armenian elections
Politics
Pashinyan announced his party's victory in the Armenian elections
8 June 2026

The Civil Contract Party, led by incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won the parliamentary elections in Armenia, allowing it to independently form a new government. The head of government made the announcement at a briefing following the vote results.

Magomed Ramazanov announced the upcoming dismissal of approximately 30% of Dagestan's officials
Politics
Magomed Ramazanov announced the upcoming dismissal of approximately 30% of Dagestan's officials
7 June 2026

The Dagestan government's personnel will be replaced by 30%. The head of the regional government, Magomed Ramazanov, announced the upcoming restructuring.

A Chechen programmer wins an international artificial intelligence tournament in the US
Society
A Chechen programmer wins an international artificial intelligence tournament in the US
7 June 2026

Isa Usmanov, a Chechen programmer from Germany, won the international AI hackathon, Voice Hack Night, held in San Francisco. The event was organized by OpenAI in partnership with the Cerebral Valley technology community.

Voting has begun in Armenia's parliamentary elections: 18 political forces are vying for the seats
Politics
Voting has begun in Armenia's parliamentary elections: 18 political forces are vying for the seats
7 June 2026

Voting is underway in Armenia's parliamentary elections. The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced that 2,485,851 people have been added to the electoral rolls. On election day, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 2,005 polling stations will be open across the country.