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The authorities of Georgia granted international protection for one year to Russian soldier Vladislav Tatarintsev, who deserted from his unit and illegally crossed the border.

The military court in Nalchik sentenced Albert Duduyev and Albert Guzoev to imprisonment, finding both guilty of prolonged absence from their units.

Stavropol investigators refused 15 times to initiate a criminal case regarding the torture of local resident Eldar Kyulbyakov. The case of theft, which Kyulbyakov confessed to under torture, will be reconsidered by the court.

About 4 thousand observers have registered to work at polling stations in Chechnya, reported the republican election commission. The agency did not specify who appointed these observers.

Ahmed Zakayev's associate Aset Sabdullaeva, also known as Aset Sabb, has been added to the federal wanted list of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The military court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced a resident of Kuban to a long term, who was caught by the FSB in money transfers to a certain terrorist organization.

The authorities of Taganrog received 34 applications for one-time financial assistance for property that was damaged after a missile attack on the night of September 15.

The fuel crisis and housing and utilities problems have become noticeable reasons for the dissatisfaction of residents of the Astrakhan region, but the protest potential is unlikely to manifest in the elections, as the CPRF has failed to consolidate voters around itself, and the influence of "Fair Russia" has weakened after Oleg Shein's departure*, noted analysts interviewed by "Caucasian Knot".

Supporters of Georgia's Eurointegration came to the parliament on the 658th day of continuous protests with the unchanged demand for the release of prisoners of conscience. The opposition announced a large march on September 27 in connection with the Day of Protection of Sukhumi.

The lack of an acceptable political alternative for voters, the weakness of opposition forces, and distrust in the electoral process limit the ability of parties in North Ossetia to use protest potential to strengthen their positions in elections, political scientists interviewed by "Caucasian Knot" noted.

A native of Chechnya, Mansur Movlaev, who attempted suicide in a Kazakhstan pre-trial detention center, made another suicide attempt in the hospital.

The Krasnodar Regional Court sentenced Anatoly Yansitov to 14 years in prison for setting fire to a relay cabinet on the railway near the village of Novoukrainsky in the Crimean district.

Foreign diplomats have the right to visit Karabakh as an internationally recognized territory of Azerbaijan, and the demands to condemn such trips are unfounded, Azerbaijani analysts stated.

Protest sentiments in Kuban may manifest primarily in the refusal of some dissatisfied residents to participate in voting, rather than in an increase in support for opposition parties. This is facilitated by distrust in the elections and the weakness of party structures, analysts interviewed by "Caucasian Knot" noted.

Musayib Sultanov from the Tabasaransky district was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have acknowledged at least 2115 military personnel from Dagestan killed there.

The Tbilisi City Court sentenced former head of the State Security Service of Georgia Grigol Liluashvili to 13 years in prison for receiving large bribes. The lawyers stated that they would appeal the verdict.

The murder in Lviv of field commander Khavaji Amayev from the Second Chechen War, who also fought in Syria and Ukraine, may be the result of a domestic quarrel, actions by Russian special services, or a conflict within Ukrainian security structures, social media users believe.

The court in Nalchik sentenced serviceman Ibragimov to six years in prison, finding him guilty of being absent from service for more than one month.

The Investigative Committee for the Krasnodar Territory has completed the investigation of a criminal case against a 19-year-old resident of the Korenevsky district, accused of financing terrorism. The case has been referred to the court for consideration.

Conflicts between tourists and locals in Abkhazia occur rarely, and individual incidents are related to the human factor, the peculiarities of local service, and problems with the gray tourism business. Overall, the attitude towards vacationers in the republic remains friendly, noted the Abkhaz analysts interviewed by "Caucasian Knot."