Body of Georgian volunteer delivered to Tbilisi May 20, 2022 15:04 The body of Rati Shurgaya, a Georgian volunteer, who perished in Ukraine, was brought to Tbilisi. His funeral will be held on May 24.
Dagestani woman detained in Moscow for picket demanding to punish her brother's killers May 20, 2022 14:58 A sister of Gasan Abdullaev, a resident of Makhachkala, who was killed in August 2021, came out with a poster to the FSB's reception office in Moscow, demanding that those responsible for the murder be found and punished.
Relatives of Ingushetia native who perished in Ukraine wait for compensation May 20, 2022 14:03 The family of Captain Salam Merzhoev, who perished in Ukraine, has submitted documents to receive the payments promised by the president; but no money has arrived yet, a Salam's brother has stated. Salam Merzhoev has left his wife and two children behind.
Dismissed "Rosgvardiya" fighters explain refusal to take part in special operation May 20, 2022 13:53 The fighter of the "Rosgvardiya" (Russian National Guard) from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), dismissed after leaving the special operation zone in Ukraine, have stated that they had not violated their contracts, since the command failed to order to continue combat actions.
Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of a shelling attack near border May 19, 2022 23:59 Today, the Armenian armed forces have shelled the positions of the Azerbaijani army in the Kelbadjar District, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan reports. Armenia denies the accusation.
Instagram users* call to punish a Chechen teacher for beating children May 19, 2022 23:56 The Prosecutor’s Office of Chechnya has launched an investigation after a post with a video in which a man was beating children on a sports ground. Social media users considered the behaviour of the teacher to be excessively cruel and called for punishment.
Telegram users like Turkey’s statement about victims of Caucasian war May 19, 2022 23:54 On the eve of the 158th anniversary of the end of the Caucasian War, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Turkey called the mass expulsion of Circassians from the Caucasus a tragedy. Some Telegram users have shared the Turkish Minister’s position.
Opposition ends protests in Yerevan May 19, 2022 16:43 The Armenian opposition has announced the end of today's protests in Yerevan, and reproached authorities of attempts to stage provocations. The Armenian police have reported that not a single person was detained during the protest marches held in Yerevan today.
Azerbaijani court leaves blogger Yahyaoglu in custody May 19, 2022 16:35 The court has rejected the complaint of the Azerbaijani blogger, Eivaz Yahyaoglu against his arrest. The leader of the Azerbaijani Nationalist-Democratic Party (ANDP), in which he is a member, has promised that a complaint will be filed against the court's decision with the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).
Opposition blocks several streets in Yerevan May 19, 2022 15:57 The Armenian opposition has resumed disobedience actions in Yerevan. Activists have blocked several streets; law enforcers are trying to restore the motor traffic.
Paratrooper who perished in Ukraine buried in Rostov Region May 19, 2022 15:50 In the Rostov Region, they said farewell to a 29-year-old paratrooper who perished on April 29. Along with his colleagues, he was covered by an explosion in the village of Lebedinskoye.
CTO in Makhachkala highlights change of format of Dagestani underground May 19, 2022 15:42 The regime of the counter-terrorist operation (CTO) in Makhachkala has been lifted, the Russian FSB has reported. The CTO conducted in the capital of Dagestan has confirmed analysts' conclusions about the transition of the local armed underground to the tactics of clandestine cells.
Armenian opposition reproaches authorities of encouraging law enforcers' lawlessness May 19, 2022 14:55 Authorities have allocated about USD 6.5 million as bonuses to policemen for their work at protests, Ishkhan Sagatelyan, a vice speaker of the Armenian parliament, has stated. The opposition has demanded to suspend the powers of law enforcers involved in using violence against demonstrators.
Armenian opposition warns authorities against territorial concessions May 19, 2022 14:52 The principle of a mirror withdrawal of troops is unacceptable, since Armenia will lose control over strategic positions, protesters in Yerevan have stated. They demanded to hold the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, accountable for the outcome of the autumn war in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Kadyrov confirms friendly nature of dispute with Peskov May 18, 2022 23:59 Ramzan Kadyrov has confirmed that mutual criticism in a dispute with Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin, is of a friendly nature. The leader of Chechnya has noted that he does not like some of his opponent’s statements.
Analysts consider mass detentions in Yerevan an act of intimidation May 18, 2022 23:56 In Yerevan, hundreds of activists are being detained due to the authorities’ desire to prevent a rise in the number of protesters, analysts suggest. The police began checking a complaint filed by opposition MP Artsvik Minasyan about his unjustified detention.
Kadyrov calls for voluntary mobilization May 18, 2022 23:54 There is no need to declare mobilization in Russia, but citizens of the country should mobilize on their own because of the situation in Ukraine, Ramzan Kadyrov announces.
Number of activists detained in Armenia rises to 364 May 18, 2022 23:52 Detained opposition supporters are suspected of failure to obey lawful demands of the police.
Kadyrov reports about 3000 Chechen fighters in Ukraine May 18, 2022 23:48 About 3000 Chechen fighters have been sent to Ukraine since the start of the special military operation, Ramzan Kadyrov reports.
Azerbaijan reports intense night shootout on Armenian border May 18, 2022 17:30 Last night, the positions of the Azerbaijani Army were intensively shelled in the direction of the dwelling settlement of Zeilik in the Kelbadjar District.