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Action in support of Ramzan Kadyrov in the village of Alleroi, July 24, 2020. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQhWP1ugQU.
11:12, 26 July 2020
Coronavirus is no obstacle for Kadyrov's support actions due to sanctions
After Ramzan Kadyrov's statement on tightening control over the observance of sanitary standards, officials threatened entrepreneurs with fines during their inspections of shops, cafés and marketplaces. At the same time, actions in support of the regional leader are held in the republic, at which the restrictions imposed by the authorities are not always observed.
10:59, 26 July 2020
Baku demands from Brussels to investigate attacks on Azerbaijani citizens
On July 24, Kestutis Yankauskas, the head of the EU Delegation to Baku, and Bert Shufs, the Belgian Ambassador, were invited to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Khalaf Khalafov, the MFA deputy head, called on them to investigate the attacks on Azerbaijani citizens at the rallies in Brussels and to punish those responsible.
Frame from the "Conference" movie. Screenshot: https://planeta.ru/campaigns/theconference
19:46, 25 July 2020
Film on Dubrovka terror act included into programme of the Venice Film Festival
The feature film "Conference" by the Russian film director, Ivan Tverdovsky, telling about the consequences of the terror act in the Theatrical Centre on Dubrovka in 2002 has been included into the programme of the Venice Film Festival.
Tofig Yagublu. Photo: Meydan TV, https://www.meydan.tv/ru/article/тофиг-ягублу-был-вызван-в-генпрокуратуру/?ref=list-news
19:17, 25 July 2020
At trial, Tofig Yagublu claims falsification of his case
A court in Baku has rejected a motion asking to terminate the criminal case against Tofig Yagublu, a member of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) and the "Musavat" Party. The politician himself denied the accusations and called the case fabricated under a political order, his daughter Nigyar Khazi said.
19:02, 25 July 2020
Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of sniper attacks
Units of Armenian Armed Forces have violated the ceasefire for 35 times by using sniper rifles, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has claimed.
Circassian flag. Photo: REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
18:41, 25 July 2020
ICO evaluates the best essay on Maikop Culture at USD 1000
The International Circassian Organization (ICO) has announced a scholarship programme for students of Adygea. The authors of best essays on the topic "Maikop Culture: Its History and Significance" will receive scholarships of USD 1000, the ICO has stated.
Residents of Kullar camp. Photo: press service of the Magaramkent District of Dagestan
18:30, 25 July 2020
SC demands reconsidering arrest of Kullar protester
The Supreme Court (SC) of Dagestan has sent for reconsideration the investigator's motion concerning Elmar Mekhtiev, an Azerbaijani citizen, accused of using violence during a protest action in the tent camp in Kullar; the defence insisted on his transfer from custody to house arrest.
12:23, 25 July 2020
Eldjarkiev's murder recognized as terror act
Investigators have qualified the murder of Ibragim Eldjarkiev, the head of the Ingush Centre for Combating Extremism (CCE), under the article on terror acts, by presenting new charges to all those arrested within the case.
Svetlana Anokhina, May 25, 2017. Photo by Magomed Tuayev for the Caucasian Knot
12:05, 25 July 2020
Svetlana Anokhina turns to police because of death threats
Svetlana Anokhina, a Dagestani journalist, has received threats from some unknown person who referred to "instructions to deal with feminists." Before that, Ms Anokhina had announced the creation of a group for emergency help to women-victims of domestic violence.
Fuad Gakhramanly. Screenshot: https://www.meydan.tv/az/article/fuad-qehremanlinin-sikayeti-temin-edilmedi/?/ref=redirect
11:44, 25 July 2020
One of PFPA leaders arrested
Fuad Gakhramanly, a member of the Presidium of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), was arrested in connection with the July 15 rally in support of the Azerbaijani Army. The party believes that he is persecuted under a fabricated and politically motivated charge.
The "Tangim" Mosque in Makhachkala, March 2020. Photo by Magomed Akhmedov for the Caucasian Knot
11:32, 25 July 2020
Law enforcers raid Makhachkala "Tangim" Mosque again
Law enforcers stopped the cars leaving the mosque after the Friday (July 24) namaz (prayer). They checked those who wear beards, the parishioners have stated.
Conflict between natives of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Moscow. Screenshot: https://web.facebook.com/vruirtadevosian/videos/10223654048964335/?_rdc=1&_rdr
08:28, 25 July 2020
Conflicts of natives from Armenia and Azerbaijan continue in Moscow
The mass brawl between natives from Azerbaijan and Armenia in Moscow was followed by several similar incidents in different city districts, law enforcement sources have informe
Rashid Maisigov. Photo: press service of Fortanga.org
08:17, 25 July 2020
House arrest of Ingush journalist Maisigov extended
A court in Magas has left Rashid Maisigov, a "Fortanga" journalist, accused of drug possession, under house arrest for three months. The debates on the case have been adjourned at the prosecutor's reques
22:37, 24 July 2020
Moscow police treat conflict between natives of Armenia and Azerbaijan as hooliganism and robbery
In Moscow, more than 25 people were taken to police stations after a mass fight between natives of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and one person was injured, the police reported.
Ramzan Kadyrov (right) and Mike Pompeo. Photo: REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko Ritzau Scanpix/Philip Davali via REUTERS
22:23, 24 July 2020
Political analysts: Kadyrov addresses his statement about US Secretary of State to President Putin
A statement voiced by Ramzan Kadyrov about the alleged involvement of the US Secretary of State to the killing of George Floyd should be regarded as a provocation, while the leader of Chechnya increases his popularity and expresses his loyalty to Vladimir Putin. This opinion was expressed by Caucasian experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Clashes between natives of Azerbaijan and Armenia. Screenshot: https://360tv.ru/news/proisshestviya/stychki-mezhdu-armjanami-i-azerbajdzhantsami-proizoshli-v-moskve-video/?utm_medium=exchange&utm_source=lentainform&utm_campaign=news&utm_term=1283473&utm_content=8676714
19:28, 24 July 2020
In Moscow, 13 people detained after clashes between natives of Azerbaijan and Armenia
In Moscow, law enforcers detained 13 participants of a fight in which a man was stabbed, the police reported. The injured man is a native of Armenia, notes David Tonoyan, a member of Armenian Diaspora in Moscow.
Vafi Nagi (centre). Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43ZXhEejVtA&feature=emb_logo
19:14, 24 July 2020
Azerbaijani activist accused of defamation
An official and employees of the rural house of culture in the village of Khol Garagashly in the Neftchala District demand to bring activist Vafi Nagi to criminal responsibility on a charge of defamation. The activist herself associates a lawsuit against her with her activities to "expose the facts of corruption."
Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot from video posted by ChGTRK 'Grozny', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz5uSD2Z_2Y&feature=emb_logo
19:00, 24 July 2020
Social network users surprised by Kadyrov being awarded the rank of Major General
Ramzan Kadyrov, who was awarded the military rank of Major General by the President of Russia, has been holding the rank of General for more than 10 years already, some Instagram users express their surprise.
Rally in support of the Azerbaijani Army in Baku, July 14, 2020. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
14:14, 24 July 2020
Activists count 46 detainees after Baku action
On July 15, during and after the rally in support of the Azerbaijani Army in Baku, a total of 46 activists were detained. Criminal charges have been brought against 26 of them, says the report of the new human rights structure "Defence Line" that was set up in Azerbaijan on July 22. The organization does not exclude that the number of those arrested may be even higher.
Flag of Azerbaijan. Photo: REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
13:45, 24 July 2020
Azerbaijani MFA urges to strengthen guarding of its citizens abroad
Azerbaijani authorities have demanded from the police of the EU countries and the USA to ensure the guarding of Azerbaijan's diplomatic missions and Azerbaijani citizens after Armenians' protest actions.
News
Serbian authorities have changed their minds about granting citizenship to Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew.

Aishat Khizrieva was able to leave Russia.

Aishat Khizrieva has been released from police custody.

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.