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Supporters of Mansur Movlaev have reported the kidnapping and torture of his brother in Chechnya
Human rights
Supporters of Mansur Movlaev have reported the kidnapping and torture of his brother in Chechnya
2 June 2026

Reports of the kidnapping and violence against Zelimkhan Movlaev in Chechnya are circulating on social media. He is the brother of Mansur Movlaev, who is currently in Kazakhstan and whose extradition is being sought by Russian authorities.

Despite a ban on extradition to Russia, Croatian authorities are holding an Ingush refugee
Human rights
Despite a ban on extradition to Russia, Croatian authorities are holding an Ingush refugee
2 June 2026

Magomed-Amin Gatagazhev, a native of Ingushetia, remains in custody in Croatia, despite the revocation of the decision to extradite him to Russia at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office. His total detention period exceeds eight months.

The Deputy Mufti of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation was fined following a denunciation by Islamophobe Silantyev
Society
The Deputy Mufti of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation was fined following a denunciation by Islamophobe Silantyev
2 June 2026

The Moscow Magistrate's Court has fined Damir Mukhetdinov, First Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation. According to the court, the fine was for violating Part 2 of Article 5.26 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which involved displaying images containing religious symbols in his office. Experts appointed by the prosecution believe that these paintings express disrespect for Orthodox symbols and promote the superiority of one faith over another.

The Armenian government will support businesses affected by Russian export restrictions
Politics
The Armenian government will support businesses affected by Russian export restrictions
2 June 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan assured Armenian businesses facing problems due to Russian trade restrictions of state support. Speaking to residents of the village of Lchashen during his election campaign, he announced that the government will develop subsidy and assistance programs for enterprises whose export activities face unjustified obstacles.

The number of newly diagnosed drug addiction cases has decreased in Dagestan and Stavropol Krai
Society
The number of newly diagnosed drug addiction cases has decreased in Dagestan and Stavropol Krai
2 June 2026

In 2025, a decrease in the number of newly diagnosed drug addiction cases was observed in several regions of the North Caucasus Federal District. This information is based on reports from regional health authorities.

Crimean Tatar political prisoners transferred to Novocherkassk due to overcrowding in Rostov pretrial detention centers
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoners transferred to Novocherkassk due to overcrowding in Rostov pretrial detention centers
2 June 2026

Five political prisoners—Emir Kurtnezirov, Abibulla Smedlyaev, Rustem Mustafayev, Mirzali Tazhibayev, and Bakhtiyar Ablaev—have been transferred from Rostov Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 to a Novocherkassk pretrial detention center. This was announced by Emir Kurtnezirov's wife. According to her, the judge at the last hearing explained the transfer as a need to free up space in Rostov pretrial detention centers.

The Georgian State Security Service has arrested a journalist and activist on charges of espionage
Politics
The Georgian State Security Service has arrested a journalist and activist on charges of espionage
1 June 2026

The Tbilisi City Court has arrested journalist Irakli Chikhladze, accused of espionage. He is also facing charges in the same case against pro-Russian activist and head of the Eurasia Institute, Gulbaat Rtskhiladze. Both were detained by the Georgian State Security Service on May 30.

The United States and Armenia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan
Politics
The United States and Armenia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan
1 June 2026

US President Donald Trump addressed a message to the participants of Baku Energy Week. In his message, the American leader emphasized the significant support the United States provides to the Azerbaijani oil and gas sector and expressed confidence in further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the context of global energy security.

Ukraine thanked Azerbaijan for energy support during the war
Politics
Ukraine thanked Azerbaijan for energy support during the war
1 June 2026

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its significant contribution to the country's energy resilience. He stated that Baku made a significant contribution to "our resilience during the most difficult period of the past winter."

Fish Import Banned to Russia
Politics
Fish Import Banned to Russia
1 June 2026

Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) has imposed restrictions on the import of fish and seafood from Armenia, effective June 2. This was announced in a statement by the agency.