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    Yuri Napso laid flowers to the monument dedicated to victims of the Caucasian War. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
    14:57, 22 May 2021
    Sochi Circassians refuse from crowded actions on Remembrance Day of Caucasian War victims
    The number of participants in the commemoration events in Sochi on the Remembrance Day of the Caucasian War victims was small, while those present observed the required safety measures. It is not high-profile events that are important, but real help to those Circassians who have returned to their historical homeland, said Asker Sokht, the chairman of the NGO "Adyge Khase" of the Krasnodar Territory.
    Anna Fimina, a reporter of the "Dozhd" (Rain) TV Channel. Screenshot vk.com/annfimina
    14:53, 22 May 2021
    "Dozhd" complains about threats to journalist for reports about Caucasus
    The author of an anonymous message has threatened Anna Fimina, a reporter of the "Dozhd" (Rain) TV Channel, with a repetition of Natalia Estemirova's fate, if she continues writing about family relations in Northern Caucasus.
    Artyom Dzyuba. Screenshot of the video at the YouTube channel "Sad Broadcast about Football" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwTlQmi6Mo
    14:50, 22 May 2021
    Grozny demands apology from Russian footballer for his words about Chechnya
    The head coach of the Russian national team should convince a "Zenit" FC striker, Artyom Dzyuba, to apologize for his words about the "oppressive atmosphere" in Chechnya, Vyacheslav Grozny, a former head coach of the "Akhmat" FC, has stated. The player had to think about the consequences of his statements, says Valery Gazzaev, a football coach.
    Participants of the event at the "Tree of Life", a monument in Nalchik. May 21, 2021. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"
    14:45, 22 May 2021
    Nalchik townspeople commemorate victims of the Caucasian War
    A march on the occasion of the anniversary of the end of the Caucasian War was held in Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria. The annual events help preserve the memory of the Circassians' tragedy, but are not related to claims against the current Russian authorities, residents of Nalchik have noted.
    A participant of a protest action in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
    14:40, 22 May 2021
    Yerevan activists oppose agreement with Baku
    In Yerevan, protesters called on the country residents to prevent the signing of the border treaty with Azerbaijan announced by Nikol Pashinyan.
    14:35, 22 May 2021
    European Parliament calls on Baku to release Armenian POWs
    The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on Azerbaijan to release the Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) without any conditions. Azerbaijan should provide advocates, doctors and human rights defenders with access to Armenian POWs and cooperate with the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in investigating reports about inhuman treatment of them, the European Parliament has stated.
    23:58, 21 May 2021
    Eleven Armenian soldiers injured in a fight with Azerbaijani soldiers
    After a fight with Azerbaijani soldiers near the village of Khoznavar, eleven Armenian soldiers were hospitalized. The Armenian armed forces threw back the Azerbaijani forces in this section of the border, the General Prosecutor’s Office reported.
    Signs of violence applied by the policemen against Zarui Postandjyan, the head of the "Apricot Country" Party, detained at a protest in Yerevan. Photo https://www.panorama.am/ru/news/2021/05/21/%D0%97%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B8-%D0%9F%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%B6%D1%8F%D0%BD/2505968
    23:52, 21 May 2021
    Yerevan female protester hospitalized after detention
    Policemen used force against Zarui Postandjyan, the head of the "Apricot Country" Party detained at a protest in Yerevan; after her release, she was taken to the hospital with traumas.
    The Black Lake in Armenia. Screenshot of the video by armen mograbyan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh45CC6K8_s
    23:49, 21 May 2021
    Armenian MoD reports about conflict with Azerbaijani soldiers on border
    In the Black Lake region, Armenian and Azerbaijani soldiers clashed over a post with a video about the situation on the border, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported.
    Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot of the video by the "Grozny" TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQAg4N5SaLA
    22:59, 21 May 2021
    Kadyrov explains high unemployment in Chechnya by laziness of local residents
    In Chechnya, despite the high rate of unemployment, there are enough vacancies with decent wages, Ramzan Kadyrov says. The leader of Chechnya called residents of the republic “lazybones.” Actual wages are much lower than those announced by Ramzan Kadyrov, and huge bribes are extorted for employment, Instagram users argue.
    The village of Khoznavar. Screenshot of the video by Զանգեզուր TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sNfsnJNkfo
    21:55, 21 May 2021
    Women and children evacuated from Armenian border village of Khoznavar
    The Azerbaijani military personnel advanced deep into Armenia and approached the village of Khoznavar in the Syunik Region. The villagers were left without access to pastures and the nearest source of drinking water. Local men demanded from the authorities to arm them.
    Abubakar Rizvanov, Abdulmumin Gadjiev, Kemal Tambiev (from left to right), April 29, 2021. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
    20:58, 21 May 2021
    Law enforcer testifies against Dagestani journalist Abdulmumin Gadjiev
    Israil Akhmednabiev, Director General of the "Ansar" Fund, was involved in financing terrorism; and he attracted the journalist. Abdulmumin Gadjiev, to cover the Fund's charitable activities, the prosecution witness has stated. All the defendants were aware of Akhmednabiev's help to militants, he has stated.
    Participants of a protest action and police officers in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
    13:56, 21 May 2021
    Nine people detained in Yerevan at protest action against agreement with Azerbaijan
    The activists who blocked the avenue near the building of the Armenian Parliament in protest against the signing of the border agreement with Azerbaijan announced by Nikol Pashinyan have been detained for resisting law enforcers.
    Traces of shelling an excavator near a village in the Askeran District of Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo from the official Facebook page of the Ombudsperson of Nagorno-Karabakh https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3721095241353196&set=pcb.3721095814686472
    13:49, 21 May 2021
    Nagorno-Karabakh resident wounded in shelling
    An excavator operator was hospitalized after shelling near a village in the Askeran District. He was wounded by fragments of the glass, broken by shots, the Ombudsperson of Nagorno-Karabakh has stated.
    An Armenian soldier. Photo by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defence https://www.mil.am/ru/news/9421
    13:35, 21 May 2021
    Armenia reports shooting on Azerbaijani border
    In response to the shots from the Azerbaijani side, Armenian militaries opened fire on the border section of the Gegarkunik Region, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed. The MoD has banned civilians from visiting the problem border areas because of the threat of conflict escalation.
    Protesters and a police officer in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
    13:29, 21 May 2021
    Hundreds of Armenian activists demand not to sign agreement with Azerbaijan
    Participants of the action held near the building of the Armenian Government have opposed the signing of an agreement with Azerbaijan announced by Nikol Pashinyan, the Premier. The police counted 800 protesters.
    Candles lit at the monument. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"
    13:22, 21 May 2021
    Nalchik townspeople lit 101 candles to commemorate Caucasian War victims
    On Thursday (May 20), in Nalchik, at the "Tree of Life" monument dedicated to Circassians-victims of the Caucasian War, activists lit 101 candles, one for each year of the war. About a hundred people gathered at the monument.
    Adam Delimkhanov talked to the offenders who returned back home. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Screenshot of the video by "Chechnya Today" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzGIjXH4yHg
    23:57, 20 May 2021
    Apologies for a comment on Instagram to prove Kadyrov’s unlimited authority
    The apologies for an offensive comment addressed to Ramzan Kadyrov could be voiced by random people, and the leader of Chechnya needs something like that to demonstrate his force, human rights defenders suggest.
    The Syunik District of Armenia. Photo: Flickr: Meghri https://ru.wikipedia.org/
    23:56, 20 May 2021
    Pashinyan counts about 600 Azerbaijani soldiers on territory of Armenia
    The situation on the Syunik and Gegarkunik sections of the border remains tense, and about 500-600 Azerbaijani soldiers still stay there, Nikol Pashinyan, the acting Prime Minister of Armenia, reports.
    A rally opposing the construction of the Namakhvani hydroelectric power plant (HPP), April 2021. Screenshot of the video by Activatica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgghlNHz3vY&t=23s
    23:54, 20 May 2021
    Opponents of Namakhvani HPP to hold protests in Tbilisi
    The activists opposing the construction of the Namakhvani hydroelectric power plant (HPP) decided to hold a large-scale protest action in the centre of Tbilisi on May 23, organizers report.
    News
    Missing tourists from Astrakhan found in Karachay-Cherkessia

    Two North Caucasus republics are among the regions with the highest road traffic fatality rates.

    The property of former State Duma deputy Rizvangadzhi Isaev has been seized.

    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.