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As a result of the hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center, the health condition of the Azerbaijani opposition figure deteriorated sharply
Human rights
As a result of the hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center, the health condition of the Azerbaijani opposition figure deteriorated sharply
18 April 2025

On the 17th day of the hunger strike, the health condition of one of the leaders of the opposition Azerbaijani movements of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NSDS) and the Musavat party, Tofig Yagublu, significantly deteriorated. In the pre-trial detention center, his pains in his internal organs intensified, his vision became worse and he could not move. His family requires transfer to a private clinic.

Pashinyan said that it is necessary to forget about the escalation of the conflict with Azerbaijan
Politics
Pashinyan said that it is necessary to forget about the escalation of the conflict with Azerbaijan
17 April 2025

The text of the peace treaty has been agreed, we need to forget about the escalation and the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this in the parliament in Yerevan.

The Crimean Tatar political prisoner's complaint about the intolerable conditions of detention was rejected
Human rights
The Crimean Tatar political prisoner's complaint about the intolerable conditions of detention was rejected
17 April 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Server Zekyryaev was denied a claim to IK-1 of the Tula region due to unbearable detention conditions. He complained about the constant smell of sewage, causing nausea, vomiting and dizziness.

In Chechnya, the number of married people has sharply decreased
Society
In Chechnya, the number of married people has sharply decreased
17 April 2025

In January-February 2025, 4,078 marriages were registered in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District. This is only 0.6% more than for the same period in 2024. At the same time, Chechnya saw a large decrease in the indicator - minus 20%.

The defense of the Crimean Tatar political prisoners asked to drop the case due to the lack of a crime
Human rights
The defense of the Crimean Tatar political prisoners asked to drop the case due to the lack of a crime
17 April 2025

In the Southern District Military Court in the case of the "second Dzhankoy group" of the Crimean Tatars, the defense filed a petition for the return of the case or its complete termination due to the absence of a crime. Earlier, the prosecutor requested 41-year-old Osman Abdurazakov, 51-year-old Leman Zekeryaev, 31-year-old Ayder Asanov, 39-year-old Ekrem Krosh, 69-year-old Khalil Mambetov and 55-year-old Refat Seydametov to be sentenced to 17 and a half years each.

Suspects in the murder of a former official's son arrested in Ingushetia
Society
Suspects in the murder of a former official's son arrested in Ingushetia
17 April 2025

The Nazran District Court has arrested brothers Movsar and Ilez Gagiyev until June 15. They are accused of murdering Mustafa Katsiev, the son of the former head of the rural settlement of Ekazhevo in the Nazran District of Ingushetia, Magomed-Bashir Katsiev. During interrogation, the detainees refused to testify.

Moscow hopes for the resumption of the work of the
Politics
Moscow hopes for the resumption of the work of the "Russian House" in Azerbaijan
17 April 2025

The situation with the "Russian House" in Baku may be resolved at a personal meeting of the presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan. Deputy head of the federal agency Rossotrudnichestvo Pavel Shevtsov shared these thoughts.

The Presidents of Georgia and Azerbaijan mutually supported the territorial integrity of the countries
Politics
The Presidents of Georgia and Azerbaijan mutually supported the territorial integrity of the countries
17 April 2025

A meeting between Mikheil Kavelashvili and Ilham Aliyev, the Presidents of Georgia and Azerbaijan, was held in Baku. They emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Chechen official and businessman linked to Kadyrov received Serbian passport
Politics
Chechen official and businessman linked to Kadyrov received Serbian passport
16 April 2025

Grozny Vice Mayor Ruslan Alisultanov, linked to the family of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, received Serbian citizenship. This was reported by the publication "Important Stories".

Ingushetia is the worst performer in terms of unemployment
Economy
Ingushetia is the worst performer in terms of unemployment
16 April 2025

Ingushetia has become the worst performer in implementing the Russian Government's "road map". The program was adopted in 10 regions with the highest unemployment rate. The republic did not achieve the planned values ​​for three of the eight approved indicators.