151 beach areas in Anapa have been deemed safe for recreation. June 10, 2026 07:56 In Anapa, 151 beach areas were inspected for safety after cleanups, including sand resurfacing and restoration work, Rospotrebnadzor reported.
A Rostov court sentenced a Sevastopol resident for justifying terrorism. June 10, 2026 06:57 The Southern District Military Court sentenced a Sevastopol resident to 5.5 years for comments on a messenger deemed to justify terrorism.
A soldier was convicted in Kabardino-Balkaria for leaving his unit without permission. June 10, 2026 05:59 The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced serviceman Yevgeny Solovyov to five years in prison for failing to report to his military unit for more than a year.
The court sided with the equity holders in a dispute with the developer of a Sochi aparthotel. June 10, 2026 05:10 The Court of Cassation upheld the decision to deny the developer of the Gorizont aparthotel in Sochi's attempt to annul 886 shared construction agreements. The developer insisted that the money received from the participants was embezzled by former director Anzor Pruidze, who was convicted of fraud.
Analysts have identified the reasons for the Armenian opposition's electoral failure. June 10, 2026 04:17 The pro-Russian opposition's performance in the parliamentary elections in Armenia can only be described as a defeat, while the ruling party, although it failed to achieve its key goal, retained its position.
The head of Tuapse announced the readiness of 66 beaches to open. June 10, 2026 04:02 Tuapse will host 66 beaches this summer, including 15 public areas, according to Sergei Boyko, head of the Tuapse District.
Soltayev threatened Chechen bloggers with an extremist article June 10, 2026 03:03 Purchasing paid verification and additional features on Instagram* is considered in Russia as financing extremist activity and may result in criminal prosecution, the Chechen ombudsman stated.
Residents of a nursing home in the Rostov region were evacuated after a drone attack. June 10, 2026 02:30 In the Millerovsky district, a fuel tank caught fire after a drone attack, evacuating residents of private homes and nursing home residents.
A Moscow court has extended Alina Dzhikaeva's arrest. June 10, 2026 01:57 The arrest of Sapa editor-in-chief Alina Dzhikaeva has been extended for another month.
A Georgian citizen was convicted in absentia in Russia for participating in fighting in Ukraine. June 10, 2026 01:40 A Russian court sentenced Georgian citizen Nuri Mitagvaria in absentia to 14 years in prison, recognizing him as a participant in military operations on the Ukrainian side.
Two districts of Dagestan were left without gas after an explosion near Kizilyurt. June 10, 2026 00:45 The fire on the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline has been extinguished, but gas supply to Kizilyurt, part of Makhachkala, and villages in the Kizilyurt and Kumtorkalinsky districts has been cut off. The cause of the emergency was a technical failure; rumors of a gas pipeline explosion are unfounded, the mayor of Kizilyurt stated.
Protesters in Tbilisi demanded the release of Afgan Sadygov. June 09, 2026 23:57 Participants in a rally outside the Georgian parliament on the 559th day of daily protests expressed solidarity with journalist Afgan Sadigov, who was arrested in Azerbaijan.
Two parliamentary candidates from the "Strong Armenia" party have been arrested. June 09, 2026 23:23 Arrest warrants have been issued for six parliamentary candidates from the "Strong Armenia" party, whom investigators believe are involved in large-scale bribery and money laundering.
Hundreds of people were evacuated after explosions on a gas pipeline near Kizilyurt. June 09, 2026 22:33 Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from three villages in Dagestan's Kizilyurt district following an explosion and fire on the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline. According to authorities, there are no casualties.
A soldier was convicted in Nalchik for failing to report to his unit. June 09, 2026 22:04 A court in Nalchik sentenced Islam Zazoev to a year in prison, finding him guilty of evading military service during mobilization.
Social media users ridiculed Kondratyev's comments about fuel oil on beaches. June 09, 2026 21:17 Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev commented on the summer vacation season, stating that fuel oil has "always been present" on beaches. Telegram users found the governor's reasoning absurd.
The Investigative Committee is interested in Makhachkala residents' complaints about the lack of social facilities. June 09, 2026 20:43 A complaint from Makhachkala residents, who claimed that a site designated for future social facilities had been transferred to private ownership for commercial development, led to a pre-investigation investigation.
Some of the defendants in the case of the storming of the presidential palace in Tbilisi have been released. June 09, 2026 19:47 Eight defendants in the October 4 storming of the Georgian presidential administration building have been released after reaching a plea bargain. They were sentenced to three years' probation in exchange for their guilty pleas.
Lawyer Gakhramanov called the criminal case persecution for his work. June 09, 2026 18:48 The preliminary investigation into the case of Azerbaijani lawyer Zabil Gahramanov has been completed, and he has been charged with four criminal offenses. Gahramanov denies all charges and believes he is being persecuted because of his professional activities.
The death toll of Azerbaijani citizens in the Sea of Azov has increased. June 09, 2026 17:50 The bodies of two more Azerbaijani citizens have been found in the Sea of Azov following the drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zirkon. This brings the total number of Azerbaijani fatalities to six.