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Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
13:55, 14 August 2019
Threats addressed to Dagestanis cause new criticism of Kadyrov
The threats to his opponents declared by Ramzan Kadyrov in the dispute about Imam Shamil have triggered a new wave of Chechens vs. Dagestanis confrontation, while the character of his statements is unacceptable for an official at the level of a head of the region, network users and residents of Chechnya assert.
Nika Gvaramiya. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
11:22, 14 August 2019
Gvaramiya's defence appeals against bail
An advocate has appealed against the ruling of the Tbilisi City Court, which had set up a bail as a freedom restriction measure for Nika Gvaramiya, a former director general of the "Rustavi-2" TV Company.
Malsag Uzhakhov. Screenshot from the Caucasian Knot video
11:14, 14 August 2019
Defence claims deterioration of Malsag Uzhakhov's health
In SIZO (pre-trial prison), Malsag Uzhakhov, the head of the Ingush Council of Teips (family clans), fails to receive all the medicines needed because of his several serious diseases, advocate has stated.
Screenshot of Maxim Shevchenko's Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GaPx1gFrA/
11:03, 14 August 2019
Social networks treat Shevchenko's statement as another apology to Kadyrov
The refusal of journalist, Maxim Shevchenko, from his words in relation to Ramzan Kadyrov has reminded social network users of other apologies to the head of Chechnya.
01:03, 14 August 2019
Head of Armenian MoD treats Azerbaijan's information about Gazaryan as propaganda
Araik Gazaryan, a serviceman of the Defence Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), has deserted to the Azerbaijani side, possibly because he simply lost his way, David Tonoyan, the head of the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD), has suggested.
Young man praying. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
00:52, 14 August 2019
Orientalists explain change of starting date of Eid al-Adha in Dagestan
The young moon, with which appearance in the sky the celebration of Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha) begins, is visible in Dagestan later than in Mecca; therefore, the transfer of the date of the holiday in this republic is justified, said Akhmet Yarlykapov. In his turn, Mikhail Roschin believes that the postponement of the Eid al-Adha indicates ambitions of Dagestani Muftis.
Women apply to Dagestani head Vladimir Vasiliev and Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting to investigate the disappearance of young men. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot
22:37, 13 August 2019
Mothers of killed Dagestanis disappointed with court's decision to return case to Grozny
In Chechnya, no court will be able to consider without bias the case of Dagestani residents, who, according to the Chechen law enforcement bodies, were killed in a shootout. This opinion was voiced by mothers of the Dagestani residents accused posthumously.
Window in a prison cell. Photo: Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru, http://www.yuga.ru/news/280313/
22:19, 13 August 2019
Kuban resident complains of poor health after torture
Valery Malakhov, a resident of the Krasnodar Territory, whom law enforcers beat and poured with boiling water, complained about the consequences of the torture.
Ruslan Kurbanov. Screenshot of Ruslan Kurbanov’s Instagram page, http://www.instagram.com/p/B1EitWRHgHs/
17:44, 13 August 2019
Ruslan Kurbanov describes his meeting with Ramzan Kadyrov after disputes about Shamil
Dagestani journalist Ruslan Kurbanov reported about a "tense" conversation with the leader of Chechnya after public discussions about the personality of Imam Shamil.
Ingush girl at the Leonid Roshal Clinics. Screenshot of Instagram post, http://www.instagram.com/p/B08n2Jil6Yf
17:30, 13 August 2019
In Ingushetia, beaten girl faces new surgery
The health state of a girl from Ingushetia, who suffered from severe beating, has improved after she underwent a surgery during which a part of her right arm was amputated, doctors report. Anna Kuznetsova, Children's Rights Commissioner in Russia, says that the girl needs a new surgery before procedures of prosthetics.
Prayer during Eid al-Adha. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
14:44, 13 August 2019
In Dagestan, date of Eid al-Adha raises questions to Muftiate
The decision of the Dagestani Muftiate to schedule Eid al-Adha for August 12 seems to be controversial, since the last day of the Hajj passed on August 10, note residents of Dagestan interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". Users of Instagram also found no logic in scheduling the holiday for another date.
Svaneti towers in Ushguli. Photo: Florian Pinel, http://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23654065
14:31, 13 August 2019
Svaneti activists protest to draw authorities' attention to erosion of family towers
Local residents held a rally during which they demanded from the authorities to start the restoration of family towers in the village of Merkmeli affected by erosion. The old building will be put in order by the end of the year, reports the spokesperson for the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia.
14:21, 13 August 2019
In Chechnya, Eid al-Adha takes place amid PR-oriented Kadyrov's charity action
The Chechen TV Channel showed a story about distributing grocery sets and sacrificial sheep to the poor on behalf of the Ramzan Kadyrov's family. Islam does not welcome any PR steps using charity, notes Akhmet Yarlykapov, a researcher engaged in oriental studies.
'Rustavi-2' office building. Screenshot from RTVI Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2uPSif-v38
11:19, 13 August 2019
Khalvashi puts up "Rustavi-2" for sale
On August 12, Kibar Khalvashi announced his intention to sell the "Rustavi-2" TV Company, explaining his decision by the company's debts in the amount of 70 million laris (almost USD 24 million) and the absence of his financial ability to maintain it. Mr Khalvashi intends to hold an auction and sell the TV company to the one who offers the highest price.
Stray dog at the Sochi beach. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot
11:06, 13 August 2019
Zoo defenders tell about a new wave of extermination of animals in Sochi
Animals and birds in Sochi are poisoned, which endangers people too, local residents assert.
A sacrificial sheep at Baku market. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
10:54, 13 August 2019
Baku townspeople criticize prices for sacrificial cattle for Eid al-Adha
On August 12, residents of Azerbaijan began celebrating Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha). Overall, 19 fairs have been organized in Baku for selling sacrificial animals. However, prices for sacrificial sheep are higher than recommended, buyers have complained.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo from official VKontakte page, https://vk.com/photo279938622_456282134
01:13, 13 August 2019
Kadyrov's threats alert journalists and bloggers
Ramzan Kadyrov is able to realize his threats against commentators and bloggers; and after his statements some journalists will resort to self-censorship, Milrad Fatullaev editor-in-chief of the "Derbent" News Agency, and Rasul Asad, a blogger, believe.
Soldier of Nagorno-Karabakh at the battle line. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
01:03, 13 August 2019
Karabakh soldier defects to Azerbaijani side
Araik Gazaryan, a military serviceman of the Defence Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), has defected to the enemy's side, the press service of the NKR's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed. The deserting soldier said that he had fled because of the lawlessness in his military unit, the Azerbaijani MoD has announced.
Maxim Shevchenko. Screenshot from YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVxwtPM2-do
23:21, 12 August 2019
Shevchenko retracts his statement about Kadyrov after Daudov's call
Journalist Maxim Shevchenko apologized with restrain for saying that Ramzan Kadyrov had "given back" in the discussion about Imam Shamil. The journalist had to "take back" his judgment after a call of Magomed Daudov.
Batumi street. Photo by Nina Tumanova for the Caucasian Knot
23:06, 12 August 2019
Georgia estimates damage from Russia's air ban at 60 million US dollars
In July, the Georgia's tourism businesses lost up to 60 million US dollars because of the ban on direct flights to Russia, reported Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze.
News
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport has not closed its investigation into the AZAL plane crash.

Five wagons of Russian grain were shipped via Azerbaijan to Armenia.

Alexander Vaysero. Photo: https://minval.az/ An Azerbaijani court has sentenced one of eight Russians arrested for money laundering.

LEGAL TEXTS
The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

Personalities
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo courtesy of press service of HRC 'Memorial', http://memohrc.org/ Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

A participant of the second Chechen military campaign, one of the field commanders close to Shamil Basaev and Aslan Maskhadov. Shot dead in Berlin in 2019.

Magomed Daudov. Photo: screenshot of the video http://video.agaclip.com/w=atDtPvLYH9o Magomed Daudov

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.