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Russian billionaire arrested in Armenia again criticizes the country's authorities
Politics
Russian billionaire arrested in Armenia again criticizes the country's authorities
27 June 2025

Russian businessman, billionaire, head of the Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, who was taken into custody in Armenia, published another appeal. He accused the Armenian authorities of breaking ties with Russia.

Five more participants in the pogrom at the Makhachkala airport were sentenced in Stavropol Krai
Human rights
Five more participants in the pogrom at the Makhachkala airport were sentenced in Stavropol Krai
27 June 2025

A court in Stavropol Krai sentenced five more participants in the anti-Israeli pogrom at the Makhachkala airport to imprisonment for terms of 7 to 10 years. Rizvan Akhmedov, Atu Musayev, Magomed Mukhmayev, Khabib Sheikhov and Shanavaz Elmurzayev were found guilty of participating in mass riots and failure to comply with transport security requirements.

Another Georgian oppositionist ends up behind bars
Politics
Another Georgian oppositionist ends up behind bars
27 June 2025

The Tbilisi City Court sentenced former Georgian MP Givi Targamadze to 7 months in prison for his principled refusal to cooperate with the investigative commission. The politician was not present at the court hearing, but after the verdict was announced, he went to the nearest police station, where he was taken into custody.

The North Caucasus has the highest rates of driving without compulsory motor third-party liability insurance in the country
Society
The North Caucasus has the highest rates of driving without compulsory motor third-party liability insurance in the country
27 June 2025

The largest number of motorists who have not purchased compulsory motor third-party liability insurance has been identified in the regions of the North Caucasus. This was reported by Kommersant, citing analytical data.

Kadyrov received the highest award of the architect
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Kadyrov received the highest award of the architect
27 June 2025

The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov was awarded the honorary badge "Centaur" - the highest award of the Council of Chief Architects of Russia. This happened in Grozny during a meeting of the Council. The basis for the award is an outstanding contribution to the development of urban development in the region.

Aliyev rejects reports of Israel using Azerbaijani airspace to attack Iran
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Aliyev rejects reports of Israel using Azerbaijani airspace to attack Iran
27 June 2025

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on his counterpart Ilham Aliyev in a telephone conversation to check reports of Israeli drones flying from Azerbaijani territory to strike his country.

Georgian Parliament Passes Law Banning Journalists from Filming Inside and Outside Courts
Politics
Georgian Parliament Passes Law Banning Journalists from Filming Inside and Outside Courts
27 June 2025

The Georgian Parliament, which is effectively completely controlled by the ruling party, has quickly passed a law introducing significant restrictions on media photography and videography in courts. The initiative was supported by 80 deputies.

Arson of Chechen cafe in Moscow region linked to
Society
Arson of Chechen cafe in Moscow region linked to "Russian Community"
27 June 2025

A week ago, the cafe "Chechen Kitchen 95" was set on fire in the city of Ramenskoye in the Moscow region. The owners believe that the arsonist is linked to the nationalist group "Russian Community", which has previously committed similar acts.

The court nationalized the oil company of the State Secretary of Dagestan and his relatives
Society
The court nationalized the oil company of the State Secretary of Dagestan and his relatives
26 June 2025

The Soviet District Court of Makhachkala satisfied the claim of the Prosecutor General's Office against the State Secretary of Dagestan Magomed-Sultan Magomedov and his relatives. The oil company "Kaspetrolservis" ("Dagnefteprodukt"), including land plots, buildings and gas stations, was seized from their property.

Conveyor belt sentences in the Basayev and Khattab case?
Human rights
Conveyor belt sentences in the Basayev and Khattab case?
26 June 2025

The defendants in the attack on Russian soldiers in Chechnya in 1999 received 45 years in a maximum security penal colony for two. This decision was made by a court in Rostov regarding Vakhit Khamzatkhanov and Takhir Begeldiev – 24 and 21 years respectively. Neither of them admitted guilt. According to the court, Khamzatkhanov and Begeldiev were members of the group of Shamil Basayev and Emir Khattab. For more details, watch our video.