Chechnya

December 17, 2025 17:59

• Kadyrov's representatives in Europe have been legalized in Germany as refugees

  Chechens Timur Dugazayev and Khusein Agayev, having received German citizenship as refugees, maintained contact with Kadyrov's inner circle and represented his interests in Europe, and also made numerous trips to Chechnya. Dugazayev returned to the republic after the imposition of US sanctions, but Agayev remains in Germany.

December 16, 2025 21:35

• Analysts have named the recipients of Kadyrov's statement about a new prison term

  Ramzan Kadyrov's statements about his intention to participate in the 2026 Chechen presidential elections are primarily addressed to those elites who expect his resignation, and he has no need to negotiate with the Kremlin.

December 16, 2025 17:30

• Chechen officials chose to handle Taisumova's case secretly

  Austrian resident Indira Taisumova's appeal to Ramzan Kadyrov to help her return her daughters attracted the attention of Chechen authorities and Mansur Soltayev personally, but they only contacted the woman informally and privately.

December 15, 2025 19:58

• Activists in five countries honored the memory of Aishat Baimuradova

  In memory of Aishat Baimuradova, a native of Chechnya who was murdered in Yerevan, rallies were held in Vilnius, Helsinki, Paris, Madrid, and Buenos Aires. 

December 14, 2025 18:22

• Kadyrov confirmed his readiness to run again for the post of head of Chechnya

  Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said during a live broadcast that he is fed up with power, but will run for the republic's presidency in 2026 if the president nominates him and the people support him.

December 14, 2025 13:33

• The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has reached 8,250

  At least 4,051 soldiers from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4,199 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

December 13, 2025 20:58

• A mother separated from her children asked Kadyrov for help

  Austrian resident Indira Taisumova recorded a video message to the head of Chechnya asking for help in reclaiming her two daughters, who are being held by her ex-husband. She claims she faced violence and threats while attempting to retrieve the children.

December 13, 2025 18:59

• Psychologists have linked the Chechen campaigns to the anxiety of residents of the republic amid drone attacks

  People who have previously experienced wars and the associated losses and hardships are vulnerable, and drone attacks in Chechnya and even testing of warning systems are causing fear and anxiety among some residents. Psychologists noted that mobile internet shutdowns deprive them of access to reliable information and only exacerbate this situation.

December 12, 2025 13:20

• Four airports in southern Russia have been closed due to security threats

  The airports of Grozny, Magas, Vladikavkaz, and Makhachkala are closed due to the threat of drone attacks. Six flights are delayed at Makhachkala Airport, and one at Vladikavkaz Airport.

December 12, 2025 05:00

• The second warning system test in three days was conducted in Chechnya

  Amid the increasing frequency of drone attacks, Chechen authorities organized at least two tests of emergency sirens within three days. Another test was previously scheduled for late December.

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