A serviceman from Kabardino-Balkaria was sentenced to two years for deserting his unit

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court found Alim Shkakhov, a serviceman from Kabardino-Balkaria, guilty of evading military service during mobilization.

According to the court, on January 28, Shkakhov failed to report to his military unit in Stavropol without a valid excuse. It was only on February 25 that police officers located him at his residence in the village of Malka.

Shkakhov admitted his guilt. The court sentenced him to two years in a general regime penal colony. The sentence has not yet entered into force and can be appealed.

Последние новости
Two individuals allegedly plotting a terrorist attack at a security agency building have been detained in Stavropol Krai
Society
Two individuals allegedly plotting a terrorist attack at a security agency building have been detained in Stavropol Krai
20 April 2026

The Federal Security Service (FSB) reported the thwarting of a terrorist attack at a security agency building in Pyatigorsk, which, it is specified, was being planned by a 57-year-old German citizen.
Three regions in the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) lead in the share of overdue bank debt
Economy
Three regions in the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) lead in the share of overdue bank debt
20 April 2026

According to RIA Rating, six of the seven regions in the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) have the highest share of overdue household debt to banks in Russia. Leading the list are Ingushetia (with a 25.5% share of overdue debt), Chechnya (14.6%), and Dagestan (14.4%).
Armenian Authorities: EU Integration Reflects People's European Aspirations
Politics
Armenian Authorities: EU Integration Reflects People's European Aspirations
20 April 2026

Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan emphasized the importance of cooperation with the European Union, calling it not only economic cooperation but also a reflection of the Armenian people's European aspirations. At the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, he stated that the country is working toward gradual or sectoral integration with the EU.
Adam Kadyrov's collection of awards has been expanded
Politics
Adam Kadyrov's collection of awards has been expanded
20 April 2026

Adam Kadyrov, Secretary of the Chechen Security Council and son of the regional governor, received a commemorative medal in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov "Sever" Regiment. The award ceremony took place at a gala event celebrating the anniversary of the special motorized regiment.