Baranov states there will be no reduction of internal troops in Chechnya July 31, 2008 19:09 The group of MoI troops in Chechnya which is about 28,000 strong is not going to be reduced until autumn 2008.
Meeting on settlement of Georgia-Abkhazia conflict in Berlin postponed July 31, 2008 18:55 The consultations on the settlement of Georgia-Abkhazia conflict which were to be held this week in Berlin on the initiative of European countries and the USA have been postponed.
Information about attempt on Kadyrov's life confirmed in Chechnya July 30, 2008 21:54 It is true that they tried to murder Ramzan Kadyrov, however, not during the last two days but much earlier. The abortive attempt on the Chechen president's life took place early last week, as an informed source in the republic's law enforcement bodies claims.
New conflicts among Avars and Kumyks expected in Dagestan July 30, 2008 21:33 On July 30, a delegation of republic's and district functionaries and clergy arrived to the village of Shushanovka, Kizilyourt district of Dagestan. Aim is to reach a truce between the group of Avars and Kumyks who started a fight on July 25.
Radiy Burulov, mayor of Elista in Kalmykia, arrested July 30, 2008 21:22 On July 30, Radiy Burulov, mayor of Elista, was taken into custody in the course of the Elista town court session.
RF Government approves the Chechnya development program for 2008-2011 July 30, 2008 21:09 The Russian Government has approved the Federal Goal-Oriented Program of "Socio-economic Development of Chechen Republic for 2008-2011" the total funding of which amounts to about 120.6 billion rubles.
Dmitri Medvedev nominates Ebzeyev head of Karachayevo-Cherkessia July 30, 2008 20:48 Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has nominated Boris Ebzeyev for the consideration by the Karachayevo-Cherkessia Public Assembly and for granting him the powers of the republic's president. Ebzeyev may replace Mustafa Batdyev as leader of Karachayevo-Cherkessia.
Explosion near Ingushetia MoI: 5 wounded, 2 killed July 30, 2008 19:48 The explosion near the Ingushetia MoI headquarters on the morning of July 30 resulted in the death of two officers of the RF MoI Temporary Operating Group. Five more persons, including a five-year-old child, suffered from various wounds.
Killers of Shurpaev, journalist from Dagestan, convicted for 21 years in labor colony July 30, 2008 15:50 Today, the Supreme Court of Tajikistan has passed a ruling on the case of murder of Iliyas Shurpaev, "First Channel" journalist, resident of Dagestan. Masrurjon Yatimov and Nadzhmiddin Mukhiddinov are to spend 21 years in a high-security colony.
Information about attempt on Chechen president's life remains contradictory July 29, 2008 21:47 Russian mass media continue their heavy discussion of the so far unconfirmed attempt on the Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov. According to many printed and electronic media, the probability of the attempt having taken place remains sufficiently high.
Withdrawal of Russian railway troops from Abkhazia starts July 29, 2008 16:41 Russia has started to withdraw its railway troops from Abkhazia which it located there upon the request of Abkhazia authorities on May 31 for restoring the 55 km railway at the section Sukhum-Ochamchira.
Head of Talysh cultural center in Azerbaijan declared political prisoner July 29, 2008 15:33 Novruzali Mamedov, 67, head of Talysh cultural center and chief editor of "Tolyshi Siado" (Voice of Talysh) newspaper convicted to 10 years of prison on the charge of treason, has been recognized political prisoner by the Institute of Peace and Democracy and the Azeri Federation of Human Rights Organizations.
South Ossetia accuses Georgia of shelling villages again July 29, 2008 14:27 The South Ossetia authorities claim that Georgia shelled the villages of Sarabuk and Tliakana, Tskhinvali district, on the night of July 29.
Investigation lays charges on the case of murder of head of "Dagestan" state TV and radio company July 29, 2008 13:23 The Investigation Committee under the Prosecutor's office (ICP) has laid down charges on the case of murder of Gadzhi Abashilov, head of "Dagestan" state TV and radio company, who was killed on March 21 in Makhachkala when his car was fired at from a machine-gun.
Investigation department wants mayor of Kalmykia capital to be summoned to court by force July 29, 2008 12:15 Radiy Burulov, mayor of Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, may be summoned to court by force. The court is going to pass a decision on his arrest in connection with his abuse of power. An appropriate instruction has been given to the Kalmykia Ministry of Interior.
PACE requests Armenia should strictly abide by the organization's resolutions July 29, 2008 11:41 Lluis Maria de Puig, PACE chair, who after his three-day visit to Armenia which took place last week, requested that the Armenian president and the authorities should undertake clear and specific steps to abide by the organization's resolutions.
Ramzan Kadyrov's life attempted in Chechnya July 28, 2008 23:50 An attempt on the life of Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen president, was made in the village of Khosi-Yurt in Chechnya. There was no damage.
Khatuna Skirtladze wins "Miss Georgia" contest July 28, 2008 23:30 Khatuna Skirtladze, 18, from Tbilisi won the "Miss Georgia-2008" contest which was held on Sunday, July 27, in Batumi.
USAID to allocate $7 million for support of democracy in Azerbaijan in 2008 July 28, 2008 23:07 In 2008, the American Agency for International Development (USAID) is going to allocate $18 million for the implementation of programs in Azerbaijan, including $7 million for the projects to support democracy.
Krasnodar krai authorities reconcile with the residents of Imeretin valley in Sochi July 28, 2008 20:55 The Krasnodar krai authorities have reached an agreement with the residents of Imeretin valley who protested against their resettlement due to the construction of facilities for Olympic Games 2014 in Sochi.