Savchenko's defence awaiting sentencing until the end of the year November 18, 2015 23:57 The Donetsk City Court of the Rostov Region may announce the verdict to Nadezhda Savchenko in December, her advocates hope.
Petition on additional inquiry into Permyakov's motives rejected November 18, 2015 21:56 Investigators came to the conclusion that any further investigation into the motive of the crime committed by Valery Permyakov, who massacred the Avetisyan family, as inappropriate.
Eyewitnesses report on protest actions of truckers in Dagestan (+video) November 18, 2015 20:39 Truckers have parked their trucks on the roadside of the highway "Caucasus" in the area of Manas and Kayakent, and that resulted in the formation of large traffic jams. This was reported by residents of Dagestan.
Journalist Rauf Mirkadyrov rejects accusation of treason November 18, 2015 19:50 After the court hearing, family members and advocates of Azerbaijani journalist Rauf Mirkadyrov have declared his innocence.
"NordStar" airlines cancel flights to Nalchik November 18, 2015 17:54 No flights from Moscow to Nalchik and back will take place, and the money for the tickets purchased is to be returned to passengers in full. This was reported by a staff member of the "NordStar" airlines.
Investigators request to extend arrests of persons accused of Boris Nemtsov's murder November 18, 2015 17:35 The Basmanny District Court of Moscow has scheduled the consideration of the motion for extension of the arrests of the defendants in the case of the Boris Nemtsov's murder for November 23-25.
Federation Council approves law banning to recognize texts of sacred books as extremist November 18, 2015 16:29 The Russian Federation Council has approved the presidential law on immunity of texts of the Bible, the Koran, the Tanakh, and the Kanjur. The document has become a response to the decision of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Court to recognize the quotes from the Koran as an extremist material.
Resident of Vladikavkaz detained on charge of wounding Roland Pliev November 18, 2015 15:49 A 37-year-old resident of Vladikavkaz has been detained in the case of a wound inflicted to Roland Pliev. The detainee has voluntarily confessed that he opened fire on the policeman of personal animosity. This was reported by the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).
Relatives of Dagestani resident Murad Shamilov report on his disappearance November 18, 2015 14:35 Starting from the evening of November 17, Murad Shamilov, a resident of the village of Semender, does not answer his mobile phone. This was reported by his relatives. They fear that the young man might be kidnapped.
Court arrests in absentia suspected organizer of Boris Nemtsov's murder November 18, 2015 11:54 The Basmanny Court of Moscow has issued in absentia a warrant for arrest of Ruslan Mukhudinov, an officer of the battalion "Sever" (North), accused of the organization of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov.
Four residents of Chechnya detained for setting Kurchaloi ziyart on fire November 18, 2015 10:51 Four residents of the village of Mairtup are suspected of setting on fire the ziyart (mausoleum) of Yangulbi-Sheikh in the Chechen village of Kurchaloi. The Chechen Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) has called the arson of the ziyart (mausoleum) the second case after the similar incident in Shali a crime against religion and believers.
Over 70 residents of Astrakhan Region fight in ranks of IS November 18, 2015 09:50 More than 70 residents of the Astrakhan Region stay in Syria, being involved in illegal armed formations (IAFs) of the "Islamic State" (IS). This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies.
Adygea asks to allocate funds for 20 housing certificates for flood victims November 18, 2015 08:51 A set of documents for the issuance of 20 housing certificates to be granted to the victims of flooding in Adygea in 2014 are waiting for the approval of the federal ministries. This was reported by the Committee of the Republic of Adygea for Civil Defence and Emergencies.
Resident of Makhachkala accused of financing militants November 17, 2015 22:30 In Makhachkala, a criminal case against a local resident has been brought to the court. According to investigators, he handed over the amount of 10,000 roubles to members of the armed underground.
Air group from Mozdok strikes targets in Syria November 17, 2015 19:42 A squadron of Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers, taking off from Mozdok, strikes targets in the eastern part of Syria. This was reported by Anatoly Zhikharev, Commander of Russian Long-Range Military Aviation.
Armenia completes preliminary investigation into Valery Permyakov's case November 17, 2015 18:55 Till present, the case against Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, accused of murdering a family in Gyumri, has not been sent to the court, since investigators should make the decision concerning one of the motions filed by the victim party, the essence of which is not disclosed.
Economists predict growth of prices in southern Russia because of road tolls November 17, 2015 18:24 In Russia, the introduction of tolls on federal highways for traffic of trucks will force carriers to increase the prices for their services, and that will ultimately result in the growth of prices for food in the stores. This opinion was expressed by economists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Experts: Internet disruptions in Azerbaijan threaten national security November 17, 2015 18:09 In Azerbaijan, specialists are finishing eliminating the consequences of the incident resulted in the failure of the Internet. Experts have treated the state of emergency as a result of the monopolization of the Internet services by a single company. They have called the situation a threat to national security.
Ramazan Abdulatipov: number of militants in Dagestan makes 30-40 people November 17, 2015 17:35 In Dagestan, the shadow economy remains the main source of financing for militants. This was declared by the leader of Dagestan.
Ella Pamfilova treats MoJ's claims against HRC "Memorial" as ungrounded November 17, 2015 15:59 Ella Pamfilova, the Russian Commissioner for Human Rights, has appealed to the Minister of Justice in connection with the inspection of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial". According to Ella Pamfilova, some claims against the HRC have not been supported by the facts.