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22:30, 27 February 2014
Leader of HRC "ROD" in Volgograd reports search of his flat
On Thursday, employees of the Centre to Combat Extremism (CCE) held a search of the apartment of Mikhail Yassin, the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "ROD".
21:22, 27 February 2014
ECtHR sees no Belgium's violations in extradition of Chechen native to Russia
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has decided that Belgium did not violate any rights of the native of Chechnya Arbi Zarmaev on his extradition to Russia.
18:32, 27 February 2014
Lawyer: Evgeny Vitishko convoyed to Tambov Region
Evgeny Vitishko, an activist of the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" was convoyed from Krasnodar in the Tambov Region, says the response from the SIZO (pre-trial prison) of Krasnodar, received by Vitishko's advocate Marina Dubrovina.
17:04, 27 February 2014
Sochi: David Khakim released from special detention facility
On Thursday, David Khakim, a Sochi civil activist, who was detained on charges of disobeying the police, was let off from the special detention facility of the Sochi OVD (Interior Division).
15:39, 27 February 2014
ECtHR finds Russian power agents responsible for kidnapping of 13 people in Chechnya
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has passed its decision on the case "Djabrailov et al versus Russia", by recognizing the responsibility of Russian law enforcement bodies for the kidnapping and probable death of 13 residents of Chechnya.
Memorial to the victims of the Khojaly tragedy. Baku, February 26, 2014. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:25, 27 February 2014
Armenian and Azerbaijani websites attacked by hackers
On February 26, the anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy, Azerbaijani hackers broke about 300 Armenian websites; however, the governmental ones did not suffer, said Vache Gabrielyan, the Minister-Chief of the Government Office of Armenia.
The drugstore blown up in Nalchik near the Central Marketplace. Nalchik, February 27, 2014. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:36, 27 February 2014
Pharmacy in Nalchik could be blown up because of selling narcotic substances, local residents suggest
As reported by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent from the scene of events, the drugstore, located in Nalchik near the Central Marketplace, which was blown up, is now guarded by the police; it is closed; and all the drugs were taken away.
Makhachkala, October 30, 2013. After the second explosion at the liquor store on the corner of Sovetskaya and Dakhadaeva streets. Photo by the press service of the administration of Makhachkala, http://www.mkala.ru/
12:35, 27 February 2014
Bastrykin: in 2013, Russia faced 31 terror act, the worst situation is in Northern Caucasus
Last year, a total of 31 terror acts were registered in the Russian Federation; the most difficult situation is in Northern Caucasus, used by hostile forces from abroad as a "destabilization detonator," said Alexander Bastrykin, the head of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).
Sergey Sokolov, the deputy editor-in-chief of the "Novaya Gazeta". Photo by Yury Timofeev (RFE/RL), http://www.svoboda.org/
02:07, 27 February 2014
Deputy editor-in-chief of "Novaya Gazeta" tells at Politkovskaya's murder trial about witness found by paper during inquiry
At the session of the Moscow City Court (MCC), where the murder of Anna Politkovskaya is considered, Sergey Sokolov, the deputy editor-in-chief of the "Novaya Gazeta", told about the evidence presented to the newspaper by Oleg Golubovich, a witness for the prosecution, who fears to come to Russia, because of the threat to his life.
Cossack identity card No. 022618 belonging to Grigory Uchkurov. Sochi, February 16, 2014. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
01:31, 27 February 2014
Grigory Uchkurov from Sochi was not excluded from Cossack community, Cossacks assert
The information about the expulsion of Grigory Uchkurov from the Cossack community after he identified the participants of the scuffle with Pussy Riot and criticized the Cossacks involved in the incident, is untrue, say members of the Sochi Cossack community.
18:39, 26 February 2014
Advocate: Leninkent resident, detained by law enforcers, is tortured in Makhachkala prison
In prison of Makhachkala, law enforcers beat Arthur Djanbatyrov, a resident of Leninkent. This was reported by his advocate Aziz Kurbanov.
Residents of Azerbaijan came to the memorial to victims of the tragedy in Khodjaly. Baku, Khatainsky District, February 26, 2014. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:36, 26 February 2014
In Azerbaijan, in 22nd anniversary of Khodjaly tragedy, witnesses speak of civil victims of events
Azerbaijan commemorates the 22nd anniversary of the tragedy in the town of Khodjaly in Nagorno-Karabakh, which is considered one of the most tragic pages in the history of the state. The country holds mourning ceremonies. Armenia states that Azerbaijan is trying to falsify history.
14:57, 26 February 2014
Kabardino-Balkarian SC refuses to recognize "For Human Rights" Branch as foreign agent
The judicial board on civil cases of the Supreme Court (SC) of Kabardino-Balkaria has dismissed an appeal against the refusal to recognize the regional branch of the "For Human Rights" as foreign agent. This was reported by advocate Alexei Glukhov, who represented the interests of the organization in the court.
Memorial "To the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad" in Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:30, 26 February 2014
Former district deputy head in Volgograd Region fined for frauds with housing for orphans
The court has sentenced Ruslan Dadaev, the former deputy head of the Kalach District of the Volgograd Region, to a multimillion fine on charges of taking bribes when buying apartments for children-orphans, said the Regional Prosecutor's Office.
In Sochi, Cossack Uchkurov is excluded from Cossack community after his statements on identification of participants of incident with "Pussy Riot". Sochi, February 25, 2014. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
12:18, 26 February 2014
In Sochi, Cossack Uchkurov is excluded from Cossack community after his statements on identification of participants of incident with "Pussy Riot"
In Sochi, Cossack Grigory Uchkurov has stated that on the video record, he had identified Nikolai Kuts, Ataman of the Central District Cossack Community of Sochi, among participants with the incident with the "Pussy Riot" that occurred on February 19. On February 25, Grigory Uchkurov was expelled from the Kuban Cossack Army.
Ammunition. Photo from NAC archive, http://nac.gov.ru/
10:51, 26 February 2014
At border between Dagestan and Stavropol Territory, driver was detained on suspicion of possessing ammunition
Driver of a car stopped at the border between Dagestan and the Stavropol Territory was detained after policemen found ammunition for rifled-bore weapons in his vehicle. This was reported the GIBDD (road police) of the Stavropol Territory.
05:27, 26 February 2014
Journalist Roman Popkov questioned at the trial on Politkovskaya's murder case
On February 25, at the Moscow City Court (MCC), at the trial of the murder case of Anna Politkovskaya, an observer of the "Novaya Gazeta", prosecutors continued presenting to the court the evidence against the defendants, despite the fact that one of the defence lawyers demanded to postpone the trial.
The Government building of the Republic of Dagestan. Photo: AbuUbajda, http://commons.wikimedia.org/
03:22, 26 February 2014
Representatives of 15 NGOs ask Vladimir Putin to dismiss Ramazan Abdulatipov; not all people support initiative
Following the "roundtable" "Are Priority Projects of Dagestan's President a Venture or Reality?", representatives of 15 NGOs, national communities, and political parties of Dagestan asked President Vladimir Putin to dismiss the Dagestani leader Ramazan Abdulatipov.
Civic activist David Khakim holds a solo picket in support of Evgeny Vitishko. Sochi, February 17, 2013. Photo by Semyon Simonov for the "Caucasian Knot"
01:40, 26 February 2014
Ecologists: Sochi court's decisions in administrative cases against Olga Noskovets and David Khakim are politically motivated (video)
The cases against Sochi activists Olga Noskovets and David Khakim were instituted to isolate them during the Olympic closing ceremony. This opinion was expressed by Dmitry Shevchenko, Deputy Coordinator of the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus".
The Basmanny Court of Moscow. Photo: NVO, http://ru.wikipedia.org/
19:44, 25 February 2014
Figurants in Amirov's case complain about threat received from him, says investigator
Today, the Basmanny Court of Moscow has extended the custody of the ex-Mayor of Makhachkala Said Amirov until June 1 this year. The investigator has petitioned for the extension, because, according to his story, other defendants in the case give confessions, but complain that Amirov threatens them.
News
The Dagestan Ministry of Transport has advised motor carriers not to travel to Iran.

A truck with the flags of Iran and Russia. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in Photoshop. About 200 stranded truck drivers have been allowed to cross the Iranian border.

The downtime of Dagestani truck drivers in Iran is due to Azerbaijan's border closure.

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.