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Ramzan Kadyrov's Nephew Heads Russian Danone
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Ramzan Kadyrov's Nephew Heads Russian Danone
3 September 2023

On July 18, former Chechen Minister of Agriculture and Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew Yakub Zakriev headed JSC Danone Russia, a subsidiary of the French Danone, nationalized by Vladimir Putin's decree in response to European sanctions. Kadyrov continues to strengthen the family's financial and political position thanks to Putin's special favor.

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"Foot soldier" Kadyrov appointed Russia's representative to the OIC
3 September 2023

On July 17, Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Turko Daudov, Ramzan Kadyrov's adviser on interaction with Arab and Muslim countries, as the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Previously, this post was held by the former head of Dagestan, Ramazan Abdulatipov.

Athlete Yelena Isinbayeva Returns to IOC and Loses Reputation in Russia
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Athlete Yelena Isinbayeva Returns to IOC and Loses Reputation in Russia
3 September 2023

On July 17, Russian athlete Yelena Isinbayeva, holder of several world records in pole vaulting, who moved to Tenerife, announced on social media that she was a "citizen of the world" and was resuming her work in the International Olympic Committee. The statement by the athlete, who was a trusted person of the president, caused a negative reaction from everyone - both former comrades and the opposition.

The head of Adygea was sanctioned by the UK for deporting Ukrainian children
Human rights
The head of Adygea was sanctioned by the UK for deporting Ukrainian children
3 September 2023

On July 17, the UK added the head of Adygea, Murat Kumpilov, to its sanctions list. The main reason is his participation in the Russian government's program "for the forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children."

Pro-Ukrainian slogan turned into a fine for a resident of Stavropol
Human rights
Pro-Ukrainian slogan turned into a fine for a resident of Stavropol
3 September 2023

Nikolai Zhdanov, a resident of the village of Alexandrovskoye, Stavropol Territory, was fined for "discrediting the army" due to a conflict in a local hospital. This is reported by "Kavkaz. Realities".

LIGHT OF A FAINT STAR
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LIGHT OF A FAINT STAR
2 September 2023

Jane Birkin, who died on July 16 this year, is a celebrity, a real star. The world knows her as an Anglo-French actress, a talented singer, and a friend of the famous Serge Gainsbourg. President Macron did not exaggerate when he called her a "French icon."

The court did not satisfy the request to transfer Ibadoglu to house arrest
Human rights
The court did not satisfy the request to transfer Ibadoglu to house arrest
2 September 2023

The court in Baku did not satisfy the petition of the defense to transfer the leader of the Azerbaijan Democracy Party Gubad Ibadoglu to house arrest, filed in connection with his state of health.

Street shelling and robbery in Grozny, detention of two teenagers in Starye Atagi, abductions and murders in Urus-Martan
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Street shelling and robbery in Grozny, detention of two teenagers in Starye Atagi, abductions and murders in Urus-Martan
2 September 2023

On the night of September 2, Yermolovskaya Street was subjected to intensive shelling in Grozny. As a result, four out of six apartments in building 7 were completely burned down.

Two soldiers from Stavropol were convicted for failure to appear in the unit
Human rights
Two soldiers from Stavropol were convicted for failure to appear in the unit
2 September 2023

Marat Batdyev, a contractor from the Stavropol Territory, was arrested for twice failing to appear at a military gathering “on a business trip” for the war with Ukraine.

Chechen political scientist and historian from France recognized as a
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Chechen political scientist and historian from France recognized as a "foreign agent" in Russia
2 September 2023

Mairbek Vachagaev, a political scientist, historian and publicist from Chechnya, who has been living in France for more than 20 years, is on the list of “foreign agents” of the Russian Ministry of Justice.