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Muslim woman. Photo: REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani
15:35, 7 June 2018
Readers of "Caucasian Knot" interviewed about female circumcision in Dagestan
Most of the "Caucasian Knot" readers say that "female circumcision is a harmful crippling practice." These are the results of the survey entitled "Dagestan: Do you think women should be subjected to female circumcision?"
European Court of Human Rights. Photo: REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
15:29, 7 June 2018
ECtHR awards compensation of 96,000 euros to four Azerbaijani activists
On June 7, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) published on its website a decision concerning the complaints filed by four members of the board of the civil movement "Nida". The ECtHR obliged Azerbaijan to pay compensation of 20,000 euros for moral damage to each complainant, as well as to reimburse them for the court costs.
Rally by residents of multi-storey houses in Makhachkala, June 6, 2018. Screenshot from the Caucasian Knot video
13:58, 7 June 2018
Vladimir Vasiliev supports demolition of houses in Makhachkala
On June 6, Vladimir Vasiliev, the acting leader of Dagestan, announced that the quality of houses built without permission could lead to disaster and mass deaths of tenants. Meanwhile, tenants of the houses to be demolished appealed to Ramzan Kadyrov for help.
Nikol Pashinyan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
13:15, 7 June 2018
Armenian Parliament starts discussion of Nikol Pashinyan government's programme
Today, a special session of the Armenian parliament is being held in Yerevan. There is only one issue on the agenda: the approval of the government programme.
Participants of rally in Trilisi. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot
06:44, 7 June 2018
UNM's attempt to lead protest results in a split among activists
The "United National Movement" (UNM) Party has tried to become a leading force in the protest campaign that covered Georgia, but as a result, some protesters began to conduct opposite actions, noted Ramaz Sakvarelidze, a political analyst at the Independent Experts' Club.
Real estate investors of the "Poltava" housing complex hold rally in Sochi, June 3, 2018. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot
06:00, 7 June 2018
In Sochi, real estate investors appeal to President Putin for help
Real estate investors of the "Poltava" housing complex met the Mayor of Sochi, and when he refused to make concessions to them, they sent an appeal to Vladimir Putin. The real estate investors of the "Poltava" housing complex asked the President to help them legalize unsanctioned construction.
Residence of Nagorno-Karabakh President, Stepanakert, June 6, 2018. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
00:15, 7 June 2018
New State Minister and heads of power agencies appointed in NKR
After their predecessors resigned, the new State Minister, the head of the Police and the head of the National Security Service (NSS) were appointed by Bako Saakyan, the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR).
Makhachkala, Dagestan. Photo: press service of Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
21:11, 6 June 2018
Dagestani residents rally to stop demolition of houses
Residents of Makhachkala and Kaspiysk came to the building of Dagestani government demanding to stop the demolition of their houses, recognized as illegal constructions, or compensate for the cost of their apartments.
Protest action over court decision in the murder case of two schoolboys, June 1, 2018. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot
19:44, 6 June 2018
Georgian MPs dispute on inquiry into schoolboys' murder
The "United National Movement" (UNM) Party refused to join the parliamentary investigating commission set up to study the murder case of two schoolboys, treating it as the authorities' diversionary manoeuvre. The ruling party has reproached the UNM for inconsistency.
South Ossetia-Georgia border. Photo: © Sputnik / Ада Багиан https://sputnik-ossetia.ru/South_Ossetia/20170511/4135095.html
19:36, 6 June 2018
Resident of Georgia released from Tskhinvali detention centre
Teimuraz Dudashvili, a shepherd from Georgia, detained on the border with South Ossetia on June 5, has returned home.
Nerses Pogosyan (centre) in the courtroom, 2017. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
18:46, 6 June 2018
Man sentenced in Zhirair Sefilyan's case goes on hunger strike
In Yerevan, the court has postponed the consideration of a motion for release of four persons sentenced in the case against Zhirair Sefilyan, the leader of the movement "100th anniversary without regime". Nerses Pogosyan went on hunger strike in protest.
Hotel in Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot
16:10, 6 June 2018
Sochi hopes to welcome million guests of FIFA World Cup
In Sochi, 2000 hotels are ready to accommodate guests to watch matches of the FIFA World Cup, the City Mayoralty reports. However, no rush is observed and there are a lot of free rooms available in many hotels of the city.
Participants of protest rally in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh, June 2, 2018. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
13:25, 6 June 2018
In Nagorno-Karabakh, Police Chief and State Minister resign
Kamo Agadjanyan, the chief of the Nagorno-Karabakh Police, explained his request for resignation by the demand voiced by the public. The reasons for the resignation of State Minister Araik Arutyunyan are still unknown.
Aftermath of the earthquake in Azerbaijan. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/zaqatalanews/
11:55, 6 June 2018
In Azerbaijan, two persons fell victim to earthquake
In Azerbaijan, after an earthquake, one person died from the stress he had suffered, and another one was hospitalized. The authorities and local residents reported cracks in the houses.
Tbilisi metro station. Photo: Sputnik / Levan Avlabreli, https://sputnik-georgia.com/society/20180606/240765331/konsensusi-migweulia-metromushaobas-1400-zeganaaxlebs.html
09:48, 6 June 2018
Tbilisi metro drivers stop their strike
The decision to stop the protest action was made today after the night talks with officials of the Tbilisi Mayoralty.
Asker Sokht. Photo: https://www.yuga.ru/articles/society/7137.html
06:04, 6 June 2018
Refusal to study national languages threatens youth's radicalization
Many residents of Adygea and Kabardino-Balkaria are against the transfer of studying their native languages to the voluntary basis, the Adyg scientists, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot", have stated. In their opinion, people's discontent can lead to the creation of a new social movement.
00:04, 6 June 2018
Georgia breaks its diplomatic relations with Syria
The decision of the Syrian authorities to establish diplomatic relations with Abkhazia and South Ossetia was made under Russian pressure; it violates the fundamental norms and principles of the international law, the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has stated.
Sasna Tsrer" members. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
19:40, 5 June 2018
"Sasna Tsrer" abandons uprising idea
With the change of power in Armenia, the need for an armed uprising has vanished; the "Sasna Tsrer" regiment is ready to cooperate with the new authorities, its members have stated today.
Teya Tsulukiani. Photo: Mzia Saganelidze (RFE/RL)
18:43, 5 June 2018
Activists demand resignation of Georgia's MoJ head
Teya Tsulukiani, the Minister of Justice of Georgia, cannot elect a new chief prosecutor, as she failed to cope with reforming the justice system, activists of ten non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have stated. The Georgian Prime Minister has rejected the demand to dismiss the head of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Yunus-Bek Evkurov and Isa Khamkhoev (left). Photo: press service of the Republic of Ingushetia
16:34, 5 June 2018
Evkurov's conflict with Muftiate reminds of Kadyrov's interests in Ingushetia
The periods of relation aggravation between Yunus-Bek Evkurov and the Muftiate are related to disagreements between the leaders of Ingushetia and Chechnya, believes Akhmet Yarlykapov, Senior Researcher at the Centre for Caucasus Studies at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (known as MGIMO).
News
Bulletproof vest. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. Losses in southern Russia in Ukraine exceed 8,800 people.

One of the temporary memorial plaques. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. During the week from January 19 to 25, one person was killed in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts.

An arrested teenager. Illustration created by Caucasian Knot using AI in ChatGPT. During the week from December 22 to 28, no casualties were recorded in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts of Russia.

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.