Astrakhan activist arrested for five days after anti-war picket February 28, 2022 23:00 The Sovetsky District Court of Astrakhan sentenced activist Elena Baibekova to administrative arrest for five days for disobeying the police.
Supporters of “International Memorial”* angered by its liquidation February 28, 2022 22:32 Today, supporters of the “International Memorial”* have come to the building of the Supreme Court (SC) of Russia to support the organization, They considered the decision of the Court of Appeal to liquidate the NGO as a political order and pressure on civil society.
Three natives of Azerbaijan wounded near Ukrainian-Russian border February 28, 2022 18:15 Natives of Azerbaijan, who were transporting agricultural products from Ukraine to Russia, were injured during a shelling attack near the border.
“International Memorial”* liquidated February 28, 2022 18:01 The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by the defence about the decision to liquidate the “International Memorial”*.
Chechen Mufti treats his fellow countrymen's involvement in Ukrainian conflict as jihad February 28, 2022 13:52 The Chechen fighters who left for Ukraine to take part in the military conflict "have gone to jihad" and are fighting for the sake of Allah, Salakh Mezhiev, the Mufti of Chechnya, has announced.
Protesters in Georgian cities express support for Ukraine February 28, 2022 13:26 Actions were held in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi and Zugdidi, where the participants demanded to stop hostilities in the territory of Ukraine, where, in their opinion, the fate of Georgia and Europe is also being decided.
Demonstrators in Baku support Ukraine February 28, 2022 13:07 The participants of the action held in Baku have demanded to stop hostilities in Ukraine. The police tried to limit the number of participants.
Protesters in Yerevan demand to stop hostilities in Ukraine February 28, 2022 11:32 On February 27, an action was held in Yerevan against the hostilities in Ukraine, which was attended by employees of the Ukrainian Embassy in Armenia, members of the European Party of Armenia and of the "National Democratic Pole", member of the Ukrainian community in Armenia and other activists. The action was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine to Armenia, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Russian MoD admits loss of its military personnel in Ukraine February 28, 2022 11:13 Among the Russian servicemen involved in the special military operation in Ukraine, there are dead and wounded ones, for the first time the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted, without specifying the figures.
Nemtsov's anti-war activities was main memory of him on his murder anniversary February 28, 2022 11:01 The situation in Ukraine and possible consequences thereof became the main discussion topic among those who gathered on February 27 in central Moscow on the bridge where the politician Boris Nemtsov was shot dead seven years ago.
More than 6400 medics oppose war in Ukraine February 28, 2022 10:48 Hundreds of Russian doctors have signed an open letter to President Vladimir Putin demanding an end to hostilities in Ukraine, the "Meduza"* has reported.
Kadyrov announces Chechen law enforcers' mission in Ukraine February 27, 2022 12:30 Chechen fighters have left for Ukraine in order to fulfil orders of President Vladimir Putin and protect the Ukrainian people, the Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, has stated, treating another mission of Chechen militaries as "settling personal religious scores."
Karabakh villagers complain about threats from Azerbaijani militaries February 27, 2022 12:28 Demands to residents of the village of Khramort to leave their homes have been broadcast from Azerbaijani posts for three days; the villagers are threatened with the use of force, the residents of the community have reported. According to their version, they have asked for protection from Nagorno-Karabakh authorities and peacemakers.
Political analysts exclude Turkey's participation in hostilities in Ukraine February 27, 2022 12:24 Turkey has no legal grounds to take part in the military conflict in Ukraine by supporting one of the parties, political analysts have noted. Besides, Turkish authorities prioritize the development of economy, not geopolitics.
Kadyrov's Instagram account blocked February 27, 2022 12:20 The page of Ramzan Kadyrov's assistant on the Instagram, which the head of Chechnya used to circumvent sanctions after his personal account in the social network was blocked, is now inaccessible.
Tbilisi: rallies in support of Ukraine end in detentions February 27, 2022 12:16 Several people were detained at rallies in support of Ukraine held in Tbilisi for opposing law enforcers, and for a poster with obscene language against the Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Garibashvili.
Refugees' arrival in Abkhazia is only echo of war in Ukraine February 27, 2022 12:09 Authorities of Sukhumi have accepted and accommodated about 100 refugees from Donbass; this is the only sign in Abkhazia of hostilities in Ukraine, journalists have pointed out.
Kadyrov promises the presence of Chechen law enforcers in Ukrainian hottest places February 26, 2022 15:58 Chechen fighters will go voluntarily to the hottest places in Ukraine, Ramzan Kadyrov has stated. The events in Ukraine are just a chance for Kadyrov to show his loyalty to the Kremlin, Magomed Adamov, a political analyst, has noted.
Akhmadov reports on presence of Kadyrov people in Ukraine February 26, 2022 15:57 Chingiz Akhmadov, the head of the "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Company), has invited the critics of the head of Chechnya to come to Ukraine, where, according to his story, "Kadyrov people are in the Russian Army."
Rights defenders see links of liquidation of "Memorials"* with war in Ukraine February 26, 2022 15:52 The persecution of human rights organizations is caused by authorities' struggle with the dissent, the participants in the press conference of the "International Memorial"* and the Human Rights Centre "Memorial"*, have stated.