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Flooding in Azerbaijan. Photo by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations https://fhn.gov.az/az/melumatlar/fhn-metbuat-xidmetinin-melumati-video-foto-039cc3e1

07:00, 7 April 2026

Rescuers evacuated 97 residents of the Baku village of Keshlya.

In the Baku village of Keshla, 97 people have been evacuated from the flood zone. The total number of evacuated residents of Azerbaijan has reached 166.

05:50, 7 April 2026

Political scientists have named the most pro-Russian parties ahead of the Armenian parliamentary elections.

The most pro-Russian parties in the Armenian parliamentary elections are Samvel Karapetyan's "Strong Armenia," Robert Kocharyan's "Armenia," and Gagik Tsarukyan's "Prosperous Armenia." The Kremlin is backing Karapetyan, but he is legally barred from participating in the elections.

04:50, 7 April 2026

Three private homes were destroyed in a Chechen village due to landslides.

In the village of Baitarki, three houses were completely destroyed by landslides, residents of the nearest 10 houses were evacuated, and roads were also damaged.

03:50, 7 April 2026

Analysts assessed the development prospects of the Middle Corridor

Military conflicts in Iran and Ukraine have increased the importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor as an alternative route from Asia to Europe. Amid disruptions to traditional routes, the Middle Corridor's appeal is growing.

02:50, 7 April 2026

The Chairman of the Supreme Court has initiated an investigation into four Kuban judges.

The High Qualification Collegium of Judges has submitted materials to the Prosecutor General's Office for anti-corruption investigations of four judges from Krasnodar Krai, including the daughter of former Krasnodar Krai Court Chairman Alexander Chernov and the sister of former Deputy Chairperson of the same court, Elena Khakhaleva.

01:51, 7 April 2026

A Volgograd activist reported pressure and threats from security forces.

Volgograd protester Vladimir Kruglyakov left Russia due to pressure from security forces. At Mineralnye Vody Airport, security forces threatened Kruglyakov and tore up his tickets for refusing to unlock his smartphone.

00:54, 7 April 2026

Ramzan Kadyrov's collection has been expanded with an award for the development of science.

The medal "For Contribution to the Development of Science" was presented to Ramzan Kadyrov by Dzhambulat Umarov, President of the Chechen Academy of Sciences.

23:59, 6 April 2026

Protesters in Tbilisi expressed solidarity with Afgan Sadygov.

Activists gathered outside the Georgian parliament on the 495th day of continuous protests dedicated most of their posters to Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov, who was deported to his homeland in defiance of an ECHR ruling.

23:36, 6 April 2026

Residents of Mamedkala have accused authorities of inaction following the flood.

Flood-affected residents of the village of Mamedkala complained of government indifference and poor volunteer assistance.

Seder food. Photo: Haim Charbit / Unsplash.com

22:52, 6 April 2026

Jewish communities in southern Russia have rejected media coverage of their Passover celebrations.

Jews in the Southern and North Caucasus Federal Districts are celebrating Passover with festive meals and community charity events. In Krasnodar and Stavropol, the Seders attracted new community members, while in Makhachkala, the celebration was postponed due to flooding and space issues.

21:53, 6 April 2026

More than 120 families lost their homes in Chechnya as a result of flooding.

Construction of 27 more houses has begun for families displaced by the flooding in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov announced.

20:56, 6 April 2026

Volunteers reported on the collection of fuel oil on the beaches of Anapa and the Temryuk district.

Volunteers sifting sand along the coast of Anapa and the Temryuk district collected one bag of used fuel oil, 110 bags of palm oil, and 20 bags of storm debris. Rospotrebnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing) has announced its readiness to allow beach use under certain conditions.

19:57, 6 April 2026

The number of casualties in the drone attack in Novorossiysk has increased.

The number of Novorossiysk residents injured in the drone attack has risen to ten. A state of emergency has been declared in the city, with more than 90 private and apartment buildings damaged.

Evacuation of people in Dagestan. Photo: Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations

19:55, 6 April 2026

Residents of a Dagestani village have announced details of the evacuation.

Residents of the village of Mamedkala, two districts of which were flooded, need medicine, gas stoves, and generators.

19:03, 6 April 2026

The case of a former magistrate from Nalchik regarding bribery has reached court.

The criminal investigation against retired magistrate Mukhamed Tembotov in Kabardino-Balkaria has been completed. As a result, the case, along with the approved indictment, has been sent to court for consideration on the merits.

18:15, 6 April 2026

Water supply was restricted in Makhachkala due to bad weather.

Water intake from the October Revolution Canal in Makhachkala has been suspended due to pollution and low water levels.

17:33, 6 April 2026

A resident of Kabardino-Balkaria is suspected of inciting hatred.

The Investigative Committee of Kabardino-Balkaria has opened a criminal case against a local resident. The case was initiated following an online post that investigators deemed to constitute incitement to hatred or hostility.

16:38, 6 April 2026

Residents of the village of Andreyevka are being evacuated after flooding in Dagestan.

Residents of the village of Andreyevka in the Derbent district are being evacuated due to flooding caused by prolonged downpours.

Evacuation of people during flooding in Dagestan. Photo: Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation for the Republic of Dagestan

14:49, 6 April 2026

The death toll from the flood in Dagestan has risen to four.

The body of a 5-year-old girl was found in the Derbent district.

12:57, 6 April 2026

UN special rapporteurs have spoken out in defense of arrested journalist Ulviyah Ali.

Three UN special rapporteurs have warned of possible human rights violations against journalist Ulviyya Ali and demanded clarification from Azerbaijani authorities regarding her criminal prosecution and conditions of imprisonment.

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