Georgia
ECHR launches urgent procedure to protect rights of Ukrainians at Russia–Georgia border
Around 100 Ukrainian nationals have been held for several months near the border after being denied entry to Georgia.
Elizaveta Chukharova
Liza was born and raised in Vladikavkaz and now lives in Prague. She has previously worked for RFE/RL, ASTRA, Belsat, and others. She is currently completing her Master's degree in Russian Studies at Charles University in Prague, specialising in the study of military and inter-ethnic conflicts in the North Caucasus. In her free time, Liza shoots feature films, writes about cinema, and travels — she has visited exactly 50 countries and is not going to stop there.
Ingushetia
Ingushetia bans filming of drone strikes and their aftermath
The decree was signed by Ingush Head Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov.
Daghestan
Suspect in Crocus terror attack admits to purchasing weapons in Daghestan
Preliminary hearings in the Crocus City Hall terrorist case are currently underway.
Chechnya
Three members of Shamil Basaev’s armed group from Kabarda–Balkaria sentenced to lengthy prison terms
The three individuals were found guilty of taking part in an attack on Russian paratroopers in Chechnya 25 years ago.
Chechnya
Chechen authorities suspend charity fundraising for Palestine
Chechen Minister Akhmed Dudaev cited the risk of donations reaching ‘prohibited organisations’.
Chechnya
Kadyrov says he won ‘friendly chess match’ against his son
His son, Akhmat Kadyrov, is Chechnya’s Sports Minister.
