Authorities reported on the fire extinguishing in Tuapse. May 02, 2026 10:30 An open fire at the Tuapse sea terminal, which started after a drone attack, has been extinguished.
Khalilov's case of illegally raising funds from equity holders has been referred to court. May 02, 2026 09:32 The prosecutor's office has sent the case of developer Andzor Khalilov to the Nalchik City Court, accused of illegally siphoning off funds from equity holders for the construction of apartment buildings.
Polad Aslanov's wife demanded that his placement in solitary confinement be cancelled. May 02, 2026 08:01 Convicted journalist Polad Aslanov was placed in a punishment cell in Azerbaijan after being assaulted by another inmate. His wife considered her husband's sentence unfair and demanded it be overturned.
Drones shot down in Rostov Oblast May 02, 2026 06:58 Military personnel shot down drones in the Neklinovsky and Millerovsky districts overnight. According to the governor, there were no injuries.
A fighter from Khasavyurt was killed in a military operation. May 02, 2026 05:59 Arsen Abuchev was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,913 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.
The prosecution asked for Anna Minkova to be sentenced to five years in prison. May 02, 2026 04:54 At the trial of former Krasnodar Krai Vice Governor Anna Minkova, the prosecutor asked for a five-year prison sentence, while the defense asked for a suspended sentence.
The heads of two online publications have been arrested in Azerbaijan. May 02, 2026 03:54 Farhad Guliyev, founder of the YouTube channel Kanal 21, and Zamig Guliyev, director of the website bakuxəbər.az, have been arrested in Azerbaijan. They are accused of extortion.
A Ukrainian citizen was convicted by a Rostov court for an attempted terrorist attack. May 02, 2026 02:55 The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced a Ukrainian citizen to 12 years in prison for attempting to blow up Russian military personnel with a grenade.
Meydan TV journalists held a protest in the courtroom. May 02, 2026 01:56 Journalists arrested in the Meydan TV case staged a protest at a court hearing, chanting slogans in defense of freedom of speech.
Trade unions held a short rally in Volgograd to mark May Day. May 02, 2026 00:57 In Volgograd, trade unions held a short, formal rally to discuss digital barriers, the impoverishment of citizens, and the environmental disaster in southern Russia.
57 Tuapse residents remain in hotels after drone attacks May 02, 2026 00:00 Some residents of buildings near the Tuapse oil refinery are staying in hotels. Authorities reported extinguishing the fire at the seaport and promised to assist residents of damaged apartments with repairs or housing.
Protesters in Tbilisi demanded that children be provided with medicine and food. May 01, 2026 23:58 On the 520th day of continuous protests, activists from the "Voice" movement in Tbilisi demanded free meals for public school students, while participants at a rally outside parliament called for the purchase of medication for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Volunteers posted footage of their cleanup efforts along the Kuban coastline on social media. May 01, 2026 23:02 Volunteers collecting oil from the coast of Tuapse and the surrounding area shared footage of their work on social media and reported a lack of assistance from the authorities. Liquid petroleum products are trapped under the pebbles and are more difficult to collect than the thick fuel oil in Anapa, a volunteer noted.
Analysts explained the significance of the decision in the Gubarev case. May 01, 2026 22:04 The termination of the administrative prosecution of the former "people's governor" of the Donetsk region, Pavel Gubarev, cannot be considered a legal precedent, but it is an indicative case in the practice of "discrediting the army."
Three soldiers from Dagestan were killed in Ukraine. May 01, 2026 21:05 Magomed Isbagiev, Gadzhimurad Dalgatov, and Arip Kuraev were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have officially acknowledged at least 1,912 Dagestani servicemen killed there.
Three Ingushetia residents have been convicted of aiding militants. May 01, 2026 20:06 Three residents of Ingushetia, whom the court deemed accomplices of members of an illegal armed group, have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
A Taganrog resident was convicted for commenting on the conflict in the Middle East. May 01, 2026 19:09 A Taganrog court has given a two-year suspended sentence to local resident Yelistratova, who is accused of public calls for extremism. She was tried for a comment about Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel.
Couriers and taxi drivers held a protest march in three Georgian cities. May 01, 2026 18:41 Taxi drivers and couriers marched in the Georgian capital, Kutaisi, and Batumi. In Tbilisi, the first stop was the international airport, then the protesters moved on to the government offices.
Environmentalists have pointed out the risks to residents of Tuapse due to the burning of petroleum products. May 01, 2026 18:15 Combustion products are dangerous to humans and can lead to health problems. Environmentalists noted that authorities should evacuate children and pregnant women in Tuapse amid the constant fires. They believe a full cleanup of the coastline in time for the holiday season is unlikely.
The doctor injured in the attack in Makhachkala has been discharged from the hospital. May 01, 2026 17:20 A traumatologist injured in an attack at a hospital in Makhachkala has been discharged from the hospital, while another injured doctor remains undergoing treatment.