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15:46, 25 August 2016
RWB urges Azerbaijan to release Faig Amirov
The international organization to protect journalists "Reporters without Borders" (RWB) has condemned the arrest of the financial director of the leading opposition newspaper "Azadlyg" and called on to remove "ridiculous charges" filed against him.
Astrakhan Kremlin. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:31, 25 August 2016
Suspected IS recruiter detained in Astrakhan
A resident of Astrakhan tried to persuade his two friends to go to fight for the "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia by court. This is reported by the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).
Alexei Volchenko. Photo by Nikita Tatarsky RFE/RL
13:01, 25 August 2016
Alexei Volchenko, participant of tractor march, treats court's decision to fine him as biased
On the basis of false video, the court has wrongly recognized the actions of the participants of the Kuban farmers' tractor march as a rally. This was claimed by Alexei Volchenko, the fined leader of the movement "Polite Farmers". The court has refused to watch another video, which, according to Alexei Volchenko, proved the innocence of the farmers.
Fortune-telling. Photo: http://news.day.az/society/713500.html
11:06, 25 August 2016
Azerbaijani experts justify raids against fortunetellers
In Azerbaijan, the business of fortunetellers and magicians prospers on the background of social problems, and the authorities' decision to conduct mass inspections of activities of fortunetellers and magicians is justified. This opinion was voiced by experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
An Azerbaijani athlete Ilham Zakiev. Photo: http://www.trend.az/azerbaijan/baku2015/2411403.html
09:03, 25 August 2016
32 athletes from countries of Southern Caucasus to compete at Paralympic Games in Rio
32 athletes from the countries of Southern Caucasus will take part in the Paralympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro on September 7-18. The national team of Azerbaijan is the most numerous one, and it includes 27 athletes. Georgia will be represented by three athletes, and Armenia by two athletes.
A resident of Martakert near her house. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:49, 25 August 2016
Residents of Martakert criticize quality of repair works
Residents of the district centre of the Martakert District of Nagorno-Karabakh have expressed their dissatisfaction with the repair of the houses damaged during the combat actions. According to agents of the construction departments, the works are still underway. They have accused some complainants of dishonesty.
Protest action in the village of Nardaran 26.11.2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:52, 25 August 2016
Defendants in "Nardaran case" claim being tortured
On August 24, the hearing of the Baku Court of Grave Crimes on the "Nardaran case" was held in tense atmosphere. The judge had to postpone the court hearing because of a verbal skirmish. The defendants accused policemen of use of torture, but they denied the charges.
The Tver District Court of Moscow. Photo: Sergey Zagatin https://fapnews.ru/230838-sud-otkazalsya-prinyat-iskovoe-zayavlenie-navalnogo-protiv-putina
04:03, 25 August 2016
Two officers of battalion "Sever" charged with extortion
The charge has been filed against five persons, including two members of the battalion "Sever" (North), arrested in the case of extortion of 100 million roubles from a Moscow businessman. The defendants plead not guilty.
Maxim Shevchenko. Screenshot of a video by the user Rossia Vpered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPxNiBkEnM
00:28, 25 August 2016
Maxim Shevchenko decides not to challenge CEC's decision
The Law "On elections" prevents participants of the election process from equal exercising of their rights. This opinion was voiced by journalist Maxim Shevchenko. According to him, he would not challenge the decision of the working group of the Central Election Commission (CEC), which recognized as lawful his removal from elections in Dagestan.
War in Syria. Photo by the user IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation https://www.flickr.com
21:00, 24 August 2016
Resident of Pankisi Gorge killed in Syria identified as son of IS Minister of Justice
Relatives of Sultan Gumashvili, a 21-year-old resident of the Pankisi Gorge, have confirmed the information about his death in Syria. The Sultan Gumashvili's father holds the position of the Minister of Justice at the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in the Russian Federation. This was reported by Georgian political analysts.
The Shamil District of Dagestan. Photo: Magomed Shapiev http://odnoselchane.ru/
19:43, 24 August 2016
Law enforcers report names of men killed in Shamil District of Dagestan
The men killed in a shootout in the Shamil District were identified as blood brothers Nabi Gasanguseinov and Gasangusein Gasanguseinov. This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies.
Olga Golubyatnikova and Vladimir Nemtsov at the Aksai District Court. Rostov Region, August 24, 2016. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
19:04, 24 August 2016
Two members of "tractor march" fined in Aksai
The Aksai District Court of the Rostov Region has found Ivan Smykov and Vladimir Nemtsov, participants of the "tractor march", guilty of violating the order of holding public events.
New terminal C of the Volgograd airport. Photo: http://xn--80aafeah9bwaabcgldgz5p.xn--p1ai/mediacenter/news/88644/
18:10, 24 August 2016
Residents of Volgograd treat idea of renaming airport to "Stalingrad" as populism
The initiative to rename the Volgograd airport to "Stalingrad" is inappropriate. This opinion was voiced by political analysts and activists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". According to them, the authorities speculate on the "Stalingrad" topic.
Khadija Ismayilova. Photo: Fargan Novruzov http://ann.az/ru/arasdirmaci-jurnalist-xedice-ismayil-evinde-fotolar-rusca/#.V73BK_mLTbg
18:00, 24 August 2016
Prosecutor's Office claims inconsistency of Khadija Ismayilova's claim
According to an official of the Prosecutor's Office, investigators were acting under the law, and thus the claim filed by journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who demanded to pay compensation for three months wrongly spent by her in prison, is not to be granted. An advocate of Khadija Ismayilova has submitted documents to substantiate the claim.
Flowers and portraits at Nemtsov's murder site. Photo by Vyacheslav Feraposhkin for the "Caucasian Knot"
17:19, 24 August 2016
Court fails to select jury in case of Boris Nemtsov's murder
45 candidates to the jury in the case of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov disqualified themselves. The repeated attempt to select jurors will be held on September 28. The decision was pronounced by the Moscow District Military Court.
Andreas Gukasyan, a member of the Political Council of "New Armenia". Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:55, 24 August 2016
Court leaves Andreas Gukasyan in custody
The Armenian Court of Appeal has left in custody Andreas Gukasyan, a member of the initiative movement "Arise, Armenia!", a member of the Front of National Salvation "New Armenia". Andreas Gukasyan continues his hunger strike.
Near the entrance to the Aksai District Court. Rostov Region, August 24, 2016. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:09, 24 August 2016
HRC member declares inadmissibility of reprisals against Kuban farmers
Andrei Babushkin, a member of the Human Rights Council (HRC) under the President of Russia, has published an open letter to the HRC Chairman with a request to support Kuban farmers detained in the Rostov Region.
The special operation in Saint Petersburg. August 17, 2016. Screenshot of a video by the user RussianСross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr5KqmH55eg
15:00, 24 August 2016
Yuri Kokov reports on arsenal discovered at place of special operation in Saint Petersburg
The militants killed last week in Saint Petersburg were plotting terror acts on the territory of Russia, and after that they were going to escape abroad. This was reported by Yuri Kokov, the leader of Kabardino-Balkaria. According to him, weapons and ammunition were seized at the place of the special operation.
Mikael Danielyan. Photo http://ru.armeniasputnik.am/incidents/20160824/4718089.html
13:51, 24 August 2016
Human rights defender Mikael Danielyan suddenly dies in Armenia
Today, in Yerevan, Mikael Danielyan, a well-known Armenian human rights defender, has suddenly died before his 57th birthday.
A gym. Photo: http://gtrk-saratov.ru/news/novyj_sportzal_poyavilsya_v_shkole_sovetskogo_rajona/
07:11, 24 August 2016
Athletes and coaches claim lack of gyms in republics of Northern Caucasus
In North Ossetia, people are fond of freestyle wrestling; however, the number of athletic halls is not enough. This opinion was voiced by Olympic champions Khasan Baroev and Arthur Taimazov. Ingushetia has not enough gyms for judo, and the constructed complex in weightlifting was "pulled apart" by businesses, state the coaches working in the republic.
News
The number of killed fighters from the southern regions of Russia in Ukraine has exceeded 9600.

In July 2026, 2 victims were recorded in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and southern Russia.

Military personnel in the SMO zone. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. The authorities have recognized at least 9550 fighters from southern Russia as killed in the military operation.

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.