Opposition figure Gulu Mammadli stated that the arrest of Ali Karimli, leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), was expected, but the reasons go beyond simple criticism of the authorities. According to Mammadli, Karimli's publications in major Western media have increased his political significance and visibility abroad, which has caused concern among the Azerbaijani authorities.
The Chairman of the Chechen Government Magomed Daudov has been awarded the rank of Lieutenant General. The corresponding document was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov in his Telegram channel.
Kadyrov noted that under Daudov's leadership, "the most important social and economic projects aimed at developing infrastructure, strengthening the economy and improving the quality of life of the population are being implemented." He also emphasized that
"his integrity, exactingness towards himself and his colleagues, as well as the ability to quickly solve the most complex issues allow him to achieve high results in a variety of areas."
In his post, Kadyrov recalled that Magomed Daudov also heads the republican operational headquarters for conducting the "SVO".
"In this important area, he works literally around the clock, providing the fighters with all the necessary resources. "His concern for the fighters, attention to every detail and ability to organize work at the highest level make him indispensable in this matter," the head of Chechnya writes.
Daudov was previously the chairman of the Chechen parliament.