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Abkhazian Interior Minister orders police to stop extorting tourists

The announcement marks the latest in an ongoing drive to stop traffic police taking bribes from tourists.

Abkhazian Interior Minister orders police to stop extorting tourists

The announcement marks the latest in an ongoing drive to stop traffic police taking bribes from tourists.

German prosecutors demand 11 years for alleged Chechen assassin

Federal prosecutors accuse Valid Dadakaev of planning an ‘insidious murder with base motives’ against the brother of Tumso Abdurakhmanov.

German prosecutors demand 11 years for alleged Chechen assassin

Federal prosecutors accuse Valid Dadakaev of planning an ‘insidious murder with base motives’ against the brother of Tumso Abdurakhmanov.

Opinion | The Ingush are leaving Russia

A Russian collapse following their defeat in Ukraine is inevitable, and when it comes, the Ingush are ready to forge their own future.

Opinion | The Ingush are leaving Russia

By Magomed Torijev

A Russian collapse following their defeat in Ukraine is inevitable, and when it comes, the Ingush are ready to forge their own future.

Chechen detainee reportedly granted refugee status in Croatia

Three detainees have reportedly been released, while tens of others remain detained. 

Chechen detainee reportedly granted refugee status in Croatia

Three detainees have reportedly been released, while tens of others remain detained. 

Audio appears to show Georgian diplomat apologising to Russian journalist over protests

The official is heard apologising for the disruption of a Russian journalist’s birthday celebrations in Tbilisi in 2021.

Audio appears to show Georgian diplomat apologising to Russian journalist over protests

The official is heard apologising for the disruption of a Russian journalist’s birthday celebrations in Tbilisi in 2021.

Chechen woman ‘fleeing domestic abuse’ detained at Moscow airport

Selima Ismailova, 20, was allegedly detained by Chechen security forces in Moscow.

Chechen woman ‘fleeing domestic abuse’ detained at Moscow airport

Selima Ismailova, 20, was allegedly detained by Chechen security forces in Moscow.

Chechen–British man ‘detained and tortured’ in Chechnya

Magomed Abubakarov was detained for his alleged involvement in the 2009 Urus-Martan suicide bombing.

Chechen–British man ‘detained and tortured’ in Chechnya

Magomed Abubakarov was detained for his alleged involvement in the 2009 Urus-Martan suicide bombing.

Adjara officials ‘met Kadyrov-linked businessman’ in Batumi

The delegation, consisting of those close to Ramzan Kadyrov, was allegedly met in Georgia by representatives of the authorities.

Adjara officials ‘met Kadyrov-linked businessman’ in Batumi

The delegation, consisting of those close to Ramzan Kadyrov, was allegedly met in Georgia by representatives of the authorities.

Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech

Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.

Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech

Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.

No new agreements after Pashinyan and Aliyev argue in Moscow

The Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders argued at a public meeting led by Russian president Vladimir Putin. 

No new agreements after Pashinyan and Aliyev argue in Moscow

The Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders argued at a public meeting led by Russian president Vladimir Putin. 

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