This is how Chechnya met in 1995. "Holiday" storming of Grozny

30 years ago, on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1994, Russian troops began an assault on Grozny. As part of the so-called "operation to restore constitutional order." the Russian command counted on a quick capture of the city, but faced a resounding failure. The Chechen resistance entered into a fierce struggle, and the Russian army suffered significant losses. More details in our video.

Последние новости
Chechnya has the lowest crime rate in Russia
Society
Chechnya has the lowest crime rate in Russia
19 January 2026

According to the 2025 RIA Novosti rating, Chechnya, Ingushetia, and Dagestan demonstrated the lowest recorded crime rates among Russian regions. In Chechnya, the rate was 15.8 crimes per 10,000 residents, 37.4 in Ingushetia, and 41.6 in Dagestan.
A Dozhd journalist will be tried for comments about Russia's occupation of Georgian territories
Human rights
A Dozhd journalist will be tried for comments about Russia's occupation of Georgian territories
19 January 2026

A criminal case has been opened against Valeria Kichigina (née Fayzullina), editor and journalist of the opposition Russian TV channel Dozhd, for allegedly spreading "fakes" about the Russian army. She previously wrote that "20% of Georgia has been occupied by Russia for 15 years." It's worth noting that this is the first case under this article, and it concerns more than just the war in Ukraine.
The Committee to Protect Journalists called on Azerbaijan to end repression of media workers
Human rights
The Committee to Protect Journalists called on Azerbaijan to end repression of media workers
19 January 2026

The International Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the escalating crackdown on independent media in Azerbaijan and called on the authorities to stop persecuting journalists.
A traffic police officer has been blamed for the accident involving Adam Kadyrov
Politics
A traffic police officer has been blamed for the accident involving Adam Kadyrov
19 January 2026

According to the VChK-OGPU Telegram channel, a traffic police officer has been found guilty of causing an accident in Grozny on January 16, in which Adam Kadyrov was allegedly injured. He is accused of failing to adequately block traffic for his motorcade.