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The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that on September 21, protestactions against the mobilization took place in Krasnodar and Volgograd. According to human rights defenders, 14 people were detained in Krasnodar.

In Baksan, women came out to protest against the announced partial mobilization. An official urged the protestors “not to make a fuss,” but his statement outraged the audience.

Ramzan Kadyrov expressed his strong dissatisfaction with the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs), which was organized by the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the FSB. According to the leader of Chechnya, the exchange of POWs took place on Ukrainian terms.

After the announcement of partial mobilization, militaries will not be able to terminate their contract until its expiration date, but it is not known for how long the mobilization has been announced.

Amina Gerikhanova, a native of Chechnya, complained about the threats of the Romanian police to extradite her to Russia, contrary to the recommendations of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).

The Volgograd townspeople, who came to the city centre to protest against the announced partial mobilization, did not utter slogans or display posters. They said they were afraid to openly express their opinions.

The anti-mobilization actions were held in Southern Russia, in Volgograd and Krasnodar; also, a protest in Grozny was suppressed by law enforcers. More than 1300 people were detained at street protests in 39 Russian cities; at least 16 were detained in cities of Southern Russia, human rights defenders have counted.

After the announced mobilization, lines of conscripts have formed near the military commissariats (enlistment offices) in Derbent and Chechnya; it follows from the photos and videos posted today.

Ramzan Kadyrov has stated that he is ready to "reach" Akhmed Zakaev, who lives in the UK, at any cost, offering his fellow countrymen living abroad to kill Zakaev, the Premier of the self-proclaimed Ichkeria, in exchange for pardoning and return to Chechnya.

In Grozny, law enforcers have stopped a protest held by the mothers who responded to the call to come out to protest against mobilization; and the women who travelled to the rally from the Shali District were detained on the way.

In Volgograd, law enforcers have detained eight participants of the action against the announced partial mobilization. A policeman claimed the absence of documents as the reason for detaining at least two of them.

The recruitment of volunteers for Ukraine will continue, despite the partial mobilization announced today in Russia; and the self-mobilization offered by the head of Chechnya will remain relevant, the military experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have predicted.

A criminal case against Elena Sumina, a resident of Maikop, who is accused of disseminating fake news about the Russian Armed Forces, has been filed with the Maikop City Court.

The leader of Chechnya supported the partial mobilization announced by the President of Russia. Ramzan Kadyrov called the opponents of the mobilization the enemies of the people and suggested to send to Ukraine the husbands of those women who have come out today to a rally against the mobilization in Grozny.

The Fifth Cassation Court found untenable the arguments of the defence of Dagestani residents Rustam Idrisov and Vadim Maksubov about the falsification of a case on drugs and torture of Rustam Idrisov.

As part of the partial mobilization announced today by the President of Russia, it is planned to call on 300,000 reservists. The lawyers interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot” explain that not all citizens are subject to partial mobilization.

The court has imposed a fine of 30,000 roubles on Onar Djafarov, a resident of Adygea, finding him guilty of discrediting Russian militaries after he had damaged a banner.

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on partial mobilization, instructing the heads of Russian regions to ensure the conscription of reserve servicemen for military service.

The advocate of Daud Mamilov, a native of Ingushetia, who was found guilty of involvement in a terrorist organization and sentenced to eight years in prison, has stated, apart from her appeal complaint, that there were no proofs of her client's guilt, and the verdict was unfounded.

An audio message by a mother urging women to gather for a rally in front of the Main Mosque in Grozny and oppose sending their sons to Ukraine has been circulated among Chechen WhatsApp users.