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09:37, 24 July 2026

The Rosselkhoznadzor imposed a ban on the import of dairy products from Armenia.

The Rosselkhoznadzor found violations at dairy plants in Armenia and from July 27 instructed to "ensure control over the prevention of dairy product imports."

08:37, 24 July 2026

The Akhvakh district of Dagestan remains without electricity after the landslide.

The landslide destroyed the road "Botlikh - Karata" and damaged the power line. Access to the settlements is organized via detour routes, and some residents of the Akhvakh district remain without electricity.

07:37, 24 July 2026

More than 20 houses were damaged after the drone attack in Krasnodar.

Eight apartment buildings and 13 private houses were damaged during the drone attack on July 22 in Krasnodar. Restoration work has begun.

06:38, 24 July 2026

Analysts commented on Baku's reaction to Israel's decision to recognize the genocide of Armenians.

The authorities of Azerbaijan reacted sharply to the decision of the Israeli government to recognize the genocide of Armenians, after which the vote on the bill in the Knesset was postponed. Analysts called Baku's reaction predictable, but expressed different opinions regarding whether Jerusalem anticipated such a reaction.

05:39, 24 July 2026

Maxim Ovchinnikov's mother is worried about his condition in the pre-trial detention center.

The arrest of Anapa resident Maxim Ovchinnikov, accused of treason, has been extended until October 8. After a meeting with his son in the Krasnodar pre-trial detention center, Margarita Ovchinnikova managed to arrange a meeting with the deputy head of the facility.

04:40, 24 July 2026

Power supply has been restored in Abkhazia.

In Abkhazia, the supply of electricity has been restored after a large-scale blackout, according to authorities. In Georgia, power supply has been partially restored in several regions, and the causes of the accident are being investigated.

03:46, 24 July 2026

Irina Polishchuk has been sentenced to four years in a penal colony.

The court found the former head of the administration of Zernograd, Irina Polishchuk, guilty of exceeding her official powers and sentenced her to four years in a penal colony.

02:47, 24 July 2026

A resident of Anapa is accused of treason.

A man spent two days transmitting data about the level of mobile phone signals in Anapa to Ukrainian special services, claims the prosecutor's office.

01:48, 24 July 2026

A border guard from Kabardino-Balkaria was killed in the Bryansk region

Alim Kazanov from the Baksan district was killed at the border in the Bryansk region. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have acknowledged that at least 445 military personnel from Kabardino-Balkaria have been killed in combat.

00:49, 24 July 2026

The failure in the energy system left the residents of Georgia without electricity.

A massive blackout occurred in Georgia, leaving all regions of the country without electricity. Due to the failure, the operation of pumping stations has been suspended, and residents of Tbilisi, Rustavi, and Mtskheta have been warned about possible water supply issues.

23:50, 23 July 2026

The soldier was convicted in Nalchik for absence from service.

The Nalchik garrison military court sentenced Marat Shikov to actual imprisonment for being absent from service for more than four months.

22:51, 23 July 2026

Protesters occupied the roadway of the blocked Rustaveli Avenue.

On the 603rd day of continuous protests and the first day of repairs on Rustaveli Avenue, participants of the action near the parliament took to the roadway with flags, which the police had not allowed protesters to access since November 2025.

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21:51, 23 July 2026

Azerbaijani activist Kenan Ismail has been arrested for 30 days.

Activist of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party Kenan Ismail has been arrested for 30 days on an administrative case of disobedience to the police. His associates believe the accusation is fabricated and politically motivated.

20:52, 23 July 2026

The justification of violence became the subject of discussion about the conflict with the tourists in Kakheti.

The hotel administration and the police were supposed to resolve the conflict with Russian-speaking tourists in Kakheti and the wedding participants; violence against women is unacceptable. The court's decision to release the man who hit the girl, Giorgi Chigladze, is highly controversial and justifies violence, social media users believe. The girls themselves provoked the incident, their opponents pointed out. The rage towards the tourist in a domestic conflict has a social and political subtext, the journalist noted.

19:55, 23 July 2026

The official from Buynaksk has been suspended from office at the request of the investigation.

The court temporarily suspended the head of the administration of Buynaksk, suspected of fraud using his official position and service forgery.

18:52, 23 July 2026

The residents of Adilyotar considered the compensation for property loss insufficient.

Residents of the flood-affected village of Adilyotar in the Khasavyurt district received compensation for property loss, but the amount only covered part of the damage: crops were affected, livestock perished, and house repairs are needed. At the same time, housing certificates for those who lost their homes have still not been issued. The village head indicated that the authorities are doing everything necessary, but payments take time, and the livestock that arrived in the village is being distributed to those in greater need.

17:52, 23 July 2026

The Krasnodar city hall's announcement of fines for storing gasoline in garages caused irony on social media.

The authorities of Krasnodar announced fines of up to 20,000 rubles for individuals for storing gasoline and diesel fuel in garages during a special fire safety regime. Commentators on Telegram responded by calling on the authorities to ban cars as well.

16:52, 23 July 2026

The prosecutor demanded 10 years of imprisonment for the Azerbaijani oppositionist.

The prosecutor demanded to sentence the activist of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, Kenan Zeynalov, to 10 years in prison. The defense stated that the prosecution did not provide credible evidence of Zeynalov's guilt in the attack, and the court refused to interrogate witnesses. Zeynalov's associates called the case fabricated.

15:52, 23 July 2026

Anapa bloggers reported a reduction in queues at gas stations.

The Anapa administration reported 28 functioning gas stations in the city. Bloggers reported that queues at gas stations have practically disappeared, and prices for AI-95 are 71–72 rubles per liter.

14:52, 23 July 2026

Analysts assessed the impact of conflicts with tourists on the flow of tourists from Russia to Georgia.

Two conflicts involving Russian-speaking tourists are unlikely to affect the flow of tourists to Georgia, which has remained a popular destination for many years, and are rather isolated cases. At the same time, part of Georgian society has a negative attitude towards relocants, the influx of which has impacted the economic situation.

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