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Pashinyan: Armenia is transforming relations with Russia
Politics
Pashinyan: Armenia is transforming relations with Russia
10 April 2024

Armenia does not want to argue with Russia, but relations with it are being transformed. Now there is a transition from relations between “historical Armenia” and Russia to relations between “real Armenia” and Russia. This is sometimes as painful as the internal transformation in Armenia itself. This statement was made in parliament in Yerevan by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Society
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
10 April 2024

Today is the first day of Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr) celebration. This is one of the most ancient Muslim holidays, which is celebrated in honor of the end of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Over the past month, believers have refused to eat or drink during daylight hours.

The court returned to the police the report on “illegal missionary” against the Crimean Tatar imam Izet Sayfullin
Human rights
The court returned to the police the report on “illegal missionary” against the Crimean Tatar imam Izet Sayfullin
10 April 2024

In Crimea, a judge refused to fine the imam of the independent Muslim community “Eski Kyrym” Izet Saifullin under the article on “illegal missionary”. The report was returned to the police. According to the judge, the document contains no information that Saifullin was engaged in missionary activities.

Ingush doctor and activist's sentence was not increased
Human rights
Ingush doctor and activist's sentence was not increased
10 April 2024

The Supreme Court of Ingushetia reviewed the materials of the criminal case against the doctor and activist Bagaudin Gaitukiev, who was previously sentenced to five years probation. The prosecutor refused to demand a harsher sentence.

In Armenia, Russian soldiers kidnapped a man who had left the Russian Federation and refused to fight in Ukraine.
Human rights
In Armenia, Russian soldiers kidnapped a man who had left the Russian Federation and refused to fight in Ukraine.
10 April 2024

Russian military police detained Russian citizen Anatoly Shchetin in the Armenian Gyumri. He was hiding in Armenia due to his refusal to serve in military service and was put on the wanted list in the Russian Federation.

In Georgia they are again protesting against the introduction of a “pro-Russian” law on foreign agents
Politics
In Georgia they are again protesting against the introduction of a “pro-Russian” law on foreign agents
9 April 2024

A rally is taking place on the First Republic Square in Tbilisi against the law on foreign agents being discussed by the ruling party and the government. From here the march “Yes to Europe!” will begin. No to Russian law,” participants will move towards parliament.

Zarema Musayeva's health continues to deteriorate
Human rights
Zarema Musayeva's health continues to deteriorate
9 April 2024

Zarema Musaeva, who is being held in a Chechen penal colony, was diagnosed with cataracts and the dose of insulin she needed was increased. She also has constant pain in her leg and takes painkillers. This was announced by Team Against Torture lawyer Alexander Savin.

The Mufti of Dagestan said that some “enemies want to rock the republic”
Society
The Mufti of Dagestan said that some “enemies want to rock the republic”
9 April 2024

Russia is now in a state of war. Any comments and pressure from the outside at such a time is a provocation aimed at undermining the country from within, weakening and the enemy’s desire to focus his forces on internal problems. This was stated by the Mufti of Dagestan Akhmad-Afandi.

Oleg Orlov was able to talk with a lawyer for the first time
Human rights
Oleg Orlov was able to talk with a lawyer for the first time
9 April 2024

For the first time after the sentencing, the lawyer was able to meet and talk alone in a Moscow pre-trial detention center with the co-chairman of the Memorial Human Rights Center Oleg Orlov.

A Crimean Tatar was asked to serve 2.5 years in prison for a conflict with a man in a cap with the letter Z
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar was asked to serve 2.5 years in prison for a conflict with a man in a cap with the letter Z
8 April 2024

At a court hearing in Simferopol, the prosecutor requested two and a half years in a penal colony for Dvlyver Salimov. He was charged with threats to kill motivated by hatred.