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Britain imposed sanctions on Kadyrov's mother and her foundation
Politics
Britain imposed sanctions on Kadyrov's mother and her foundation
3 September 2025

The UK has expanded its anti-Russian sanctions list, adding 11 new items. Among those hit by sanctions are Aimani Kadyrova, the mother of the head of Chechnya, and the regional public foundation named after Akhmat Kadyrov that she heads.

Aliyev and Putin shook hands, but did not communicate
Politics
Aliyev and Putin shook hands, but did not communicate
3 September 2025

The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin greeted each other with a handshake on the sidelines of a parade in China. However, this did not continue with communication.

After the border conflict, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District held meetings with the heads of Ingushetia and North Ossetia
Society
After the border conflict, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District held meetings with the heads of Ingushetia and North Ossetia
3 September 2025

Against the backdrop of the conflict in the border village of Bazorkino (Chermen), the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Yuri Chaika held separate talks with the heads of Ingushetia and North Ossetia — Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov and Sergei Menyailo.

Pashinyan reproaches Aliyev for using the term
Politics
Pashinyan reproaches Aliyev for using the term "Zangezur corridor" in relation to the TRIPP project
3 September 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan criticized Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for calling the Trump Route – Path to International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project the "Zangezur corridor".

Italy to Perpetuate Memory of Natalia Estemirova
Human rights
Italy to Perpetuate Memory of Natalia Estemirova
2 September 2025

On September 4, the Garden of the Righteous in Palermo, Italy, will be replenished with a commemorative majolica (ceramic piece) in honor of Natalia Estemirova, who became a victim for her human rights activities. She investigated gross human rights violations in Chechnya, including kidnappings, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

Due to low incomes, family mortgages are practically unaffordable for residents of the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
Due to low incomes, family mortgages are practically unaffordable for residents of the North Caucasus Federal District
2 September 2025

While the Family Mortgage program is designed to help families purchase housing, it remains a virtually unattainable goal for residents of Dagestan, Ingushetia, and Chechnya. A study based on data from Rosstat and the Ministry of Construction showed that in these regions the program is unaffordable for most families whose income is the only source of loan repayment.

Tsulukiani: Saakashvili's steps since 2004 have undermined Georgia's territorial integrity
Politics
Tsulukiani: Saakashvili's steps since 2004 have undermined Georgia's territorial integrity
2 September 2025

Tea Tsulukiani, chair of the temporary parliamentary commission investigating the activities of the National Movement, presented a report on the work done at a plenary session of the Georgian parliament. According to her, the investigative body established that, starting in 2004, Mikheil Saakashvili and his party took actions that weakened the country's position, undermined the peace process in the Tskhinvali region and the Kodori Gorge, and created a threat to Georgia's territorial integrity.

Ingushetia and Chechnya are among the regions with the lowest number of crimes
Society
Ingushetia and Chechnya are among the regions with the lowest number of crimes
2 September 2025

Ingushetia took second place, and Chechnya took fifth place for the lowest number of registered crimes in 2024 among the regions of the Russian Federation. The data was provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.

Azerbaijan condemns Russia's propaganda against Aliyev and Baku
Politics
Azerbaijan condemns Russia's propaganda against Aliyev and Baku
2 September 2025

The Azerbaijani parliament has accused Russia of launching a large-scale information campaign aimed at discrediting Baku. The Milli Majlis Commission on Countering External Interference claims that the propaganda began after President Ilham Aliyev's interview with Al-Arabiya TV channel, during which his statements about the Zangezur Corridor were deliberately distorted by Russian media, social networks and bloggers.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to punishment cell in Irkutsk colony
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to punishment cell in Irkutsk colony
2 September 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Ametkhan Abdulvapov, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison, is being held in punishment cell in IK-2 in Angarsk, Irkutsk region.