Arrested Georgian teacher Datashvili released on bail October 29, 2025 15:03 Tbilisi protester and activist Nino Datashvili has been released on bail due to deteriorating health.
The Court of Appeal upheld the arrest of Azerbaijani lawyer Gahramanov. October 29, 2025 14:05 An Azerbaijani appellate court has remanded lawyer Zabil Gahramanov in custody. His colleagues consider Gahramanov's case politically motivated.
A private school in Grozny has been suspended following criticism from the minister. October 29, 2025 13:00 Students from several classes at a private gymnasium in Grozny were transferred to other schools after the Chechen Minister of Education visited the institution and accused its management of violations.
A Georgievsk resident has been arrested in connection with a terrorist plot. October 29, 2025 11:06 The FSB reported the arrest of a Georgievsk resident suspected of plotting an explosion at a transport infrastructure facility. The man has been taken into custody.
A petition demanding an investigation into Baimuradova's death has garnered over 450 signatures. October 29, 2025 09:11 More than 450 people have supported a call for Armenian authorities to conduct a transparent investigation and identify those responsible for the death of Chechen native Ayshat Baimuradova.
Airports in Vladikavkaz and Grozny have resumed operations. October 29, 2025 07:27 Restrictions imposed due to flight safety concerns have been lifted at Vladikavkaz and Grozny airports.
A drone attack was recorded in the Rostov region. October 29, 2025 06:35 The military shot down drones in the Millerovsky, Kamensky, and Sholokhov districts of the Rostov region.
Several drones were shot down over the Stavropol region. October 29, 2025 04:35 An air attack on the Budyonnovsk industrial zone was repelled, and several drones were neutralized.
Krasnodar authorities have refused to approve a rally in the Yubileiny microdistrict for the third time. October 29, 2025 04:11 Krasnodar City Hall has proposed that opponents of development of a green space on the embankment in the Yubileiny microdistrict hold a protest outside the city, citing the fact that an event will already be held at the requested site.
The head of the Masis community, David Hambardzumyan, has been arrested. October 29, 2025 03:12 Police arrested the head of the Masis community, David Hambardzumyan, who had previously been sentenced to prison for organizing mass riots, right at the Yerevan airport, where he arrived from Moscow.
Six residents of Karachay-Cherkessia have been convicted in connection with an extremist organization. October 29, 2025 02:13 A court in Karachay-Cherkessia has sentenced six residents of the republic accused of involvement in the "At Takfir wal-Hijra"*. The court's press service reported that they were convicted as members of AUE*.
Rosaviatsiya has closed the airports of Grozny and Vladikavkaz. October 29, 2025 01:14 Airports in Grozny and Vladikavkaz are not accepting or departing aircraft, and Gelendzhik Airport has also limited operations. A drone threat has also been declared in Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, and Stavropol Krai.
Putin's court established in Chechnya October 28, 2025 23:29 The Supreme Court of Russia has approved the creation of the Putin District Court in Chechnya, with five judges.
A fighter from Dagestan was killed in a military operation. October 28, 2025 22:01 Ibragim Nutsalkhanov from Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have publicly named at least 1,623 Dagestani soldiers killed there.
Members of the Coalition for Change have announced a hunger strike outside the Georgian parliament. October 28, 2025 19:52 Former Georgian parliament member and member of the opposition Coalition for Change, Gedevan Popkhadze, has announced a hunger strike in protest against the widespread persecution of activists. Several of his coalition colleagues have joined the protest.
The arrest of eight Russians in Baku has been extended for three months. October 28, 2025 17:54 A Baku court extended the pretrial detention of eight Russian citizens accused of drug trafficking and cybercrime for another three months. One of them complained of a lack of effective medical care.
Makhachkala officials are under investigation after residents complained about landscaping. October 28, 2025 16:57 Investigators opened a case against Makhachkala administration officials following complaints from residents of the Uchkhoz microdistrict about the state of the roads.
Fuel oil spills occurred on the shore in Anapa. October 28, 2025 16:01 Small amounts of fuel oil emissions were discovered today on the seashore in the village of Blagoveshchenskaya and on the Bugayskaya Spit.
A contract soldier from the Astrakhan region was killed in combat. October 28, 2025 15:03 Anatoly Yarizov was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 637 soldiers from the Astrakhan region have been confirmed killed.
Journalist Sadygov received 54 fines in Tbilisi for participating in protests. October 28, 2025 14:08 Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov, arrested in Tbilisi, was fined the equivalent of nearly $100,000 by the court on charges of participating in protests.