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Vladimir Gasparyan. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia https://www.police.am/en/news/view/աշխատանքային-խորհրդակցություն-ոստիկանության-արարատի-մարզային-վարչությունում-և-հանդիպում-արարատի-մարզպետարանում.html
11:21, 11 August 2020
Armenian journalists call on to punish ex-police chief for threatening reporters
Vladimir Gasparyan, the former chief of the Armenian Police, interfered with the activities of journalists of the "Azatutyun" Radio when they were filming a report on the illegal construction on the banks of Sevan Lake. Reporters from ten journalistic associations called for bringing Vladimir Gasparyan to justice.
Khabib Nurmagomedov. Photo: Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS
09:07, 11 August 2020
Dagestani MMA fighter Nurmagomedov ignores videos with teenagers' insults and apologies
In the Caucasus, insults expressed to a person personally and voiced in front of his image are equally acute. However, in the case of the teenagers who insulted Khabib Nurmagomedov, it would be better for the athlete's reputation not to react to them, Caucasus experts note.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo from his official account on the "VKontakte" vk.com/ramzan
09:03, 11 August 2020
Economists find information about Kadyrov's income inaccurate
Ramzan Kadyrov, who declared 147.9 million roubles of income in 2019, distinguished himself among the leaders of other regions, whose official incomes usually did not exceed several million roubles. Economists suggest that the actual income of the Chechen leader is difficult to assess, but it is much higher than the declared one.
Rafiq Tagi. Photo http://ru.apa.az/print/263018
08:58, 11 August 2020
Family of Azerbaijani writer Rafiq Tagi calls on to resume investigation into his murder
Family members of Azerbaijani writer Rafiq Tagi appealed to President Ilham Aliev and General Prosecutor Kyamran Aliev with a request to resume the investigation into the writer's murder. According to the Rafiq Tagi's family members, the investigation was superficial and did not even identify any suspects.
A soldier taking part in the military exercises. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Russia https://structure.mil.ru/structure/okruga/south/news/more.htm?id=12306149@egNews
23:56, 10 August 2020
Armed forces apply experience of fighting in Syria during exercises in Chechnya
More than 1500 soldiers and officers took part in the military exercises held in the Shali District of Chechnya, with taking advantage of the military experience gained in the Middle East. Motorized rifle exercises were also held in Dagestan, North Ossetia, and the Stavropol Territory.
A rally to support residents of Jermuk. The poster reads, "Democracy is in Jermuk, not in Yerevan." Yerevan, August 10, 2020. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:40, 10 August 2020
In Armenia, slogans to save Amulsar followed by new detentions of its defenders
About 20 activists gathered in front of the building of the Armenian parliament to support residents of Jermuk on protest against the development of the Amulsar mine. Half of the protesters were detained.
Ramzan Kadyrov at the meeting with a group of bloggers on August 9, 2020. Screenshot of the post on Instagram of the "Grozny" TV Channel https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrAjmoiGNA/
20:05, 10 August 2020
Social network users criticize Kadyrov for not wearing mask while meeting bloggers
The "Grozny" TV Channel released a report about Ramzan Kadyrov meeting bloggers. At a meeting with a group of bloggers, Ramzan Kadyrov wore no mask, like his guests. The leader of Chechnya ignores the requirement compulsory for residents of the republic, Instagram users note.
A subbotnik (voluntary clean-up work day) in Chechnya. Screenshot of the video at the "Шалинское телевидение" YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=18&v=0PvsR5dMrZ4&feature=emb_logo
20:00, 10 August 2020
Chechen residents claim being obliged to take part in subbotnik on border with Dagestan
In the Shelkovsky District of Chechnya, public sector employees complained that participants of a large-scale subbotnik (voluntary clean-up work day) on the border with Dagestan were obliged to wear masks and keep social distancing.
Weapons found at the place of the shootout on August 9, 2020. Photo by the press service of the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC) http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-respublike-ingushetiya-provedena.html
19:56, 10 August 2020
Reports about special operations in Ingushetia give rise to criticism of law enforcers
After a special operation conducted in Ingushetia in July, analysts have noted that nothing but the number of prevented crimes can testify to the effectiveness of the law enforcement bodies' activities. According to the analysts, numerous special operations are a way to put pressure on the society which does not trust the law enforcement bodies.
A special services officer. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-nazrani-v-hode-kto-neytralizovany-dvoe-0.html
14:01, 10 August 2020
On August 3-9, at least 2 persons killed in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
In the week on August 3-9, 2020, at least 2 persons were killed in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Soldiers of the Armenian army. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Armenia http://mil.am/hy/news/8201
13:59, 10 August 2020
Azerbaijan reports about shelling attacks on three villages on border with Armenia
The positions of the Azerbaijani troops were 35 times shelled over 24 hours, and villages located in the regions bordering on Armenia came under fire, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan reported.
Medical workers at a protest action in Shamilkala. Photo by Murad Muradov for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:56, 10 August 2020
In Dagestan, hospital personnel reprimanded after protest action
In Dagestan, the administration of the Shamilkala hospital reprimanded ten medical workers who took part in an action to protest against the reorganization of the hospital.
Akhra Avidzba. Photo: screenshot of the video on the «Оплот ТВ» YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18yIT601Rck
11:14, 10 August 2020
Social network users call on to punish Abkhazian President's aide after incident on Russian border
Akhra Avidzba, the aide to the President of Abkhazia, who rammed a gate at a border checkpoint in the Russian Federation, explained that he had to do that after waiting for many hours at the border.
Distribution of sacrificial animals to residents of Mecca on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha holiday. Screenshot of the video on Ramzan Kadyrov's page on VKontakte https://vk.com/ramzan?w=wall279938622_513271
11:12, 10 August 2020
Islamic scholars see tradition in Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation's charitable action in Mecca
The distribution of meat of sacrificial animals to residents of Mecca is in line with Islam and Muslim tradition, Islamic scholars explain. According to them, the local media did not cover the charitable action held in Saudi Arabia by the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation.
Martin Kochesoko. Screenshot of the post on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsh4ROQFRbL
11:10, 10 August 2020
Colleagues of Circassian activist Kochesoko see political motives in his prosecution
Colleagues of Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko associate the criminal proceedings against him with his social and political activities. According to Azamat Tsagov, the chairman of the board of the NGO "Khabze", investigators demonstrated their biased attitude.
Georgian tanks. Photo: http://news.siteua.org/Мир/25258/
11:08, 9 August 2020
Rights defenders criticize Georgian authorities for refusing to inquire into August War events
The Georgian authorities have withdrawn from their own inquiry into the conflict in South Ossetia, and even failed to compile a list of victims, human rights defenders assert.
10:55, 9 August 2020
Native of Chechnya detained for attacking MIA employee in Saint Petersburg
A native of Chechnya, known for his public apologies for shooting near the police building in Saint Petersburg, was detained after using force against a female employee of the migration service. The incident occurred amid the demonstrative return by law enforcers of hundreds of young people convicted of offenses to Chechnya.
Ramzan Kadyrov dancing lezginka, Grozny, March 8, 2011. Photo: REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
10:43, 9 August 2020
Kadyrov's annual income of almost 148 million surprises social network users
According to the declaration he filed, in 2019, the income of the head of Chechnya made 147.9 million roubles, almost 20 times higher than the income for 2018. Kadyrov's wife, according to her declaration, increased her income 40 times over the year. Instagram users question the sources of the rapid income growth of Ramzan Kadyrov and his family.
Protest action dedicated to the anniversary of the start of the "Five Day War". Screenshot from Rustavi 2 TV Channel broadcasting: https://www.rustavi2.ge/en/news/172192
19:21, 8 August 2020
Georgian activists mark anniversary of "Five-Day War" with protest actions
On the eve of the 12th anniversary of the start of the "Five Day War", on the Georgian-South-Ossetian border, three protest actions were held; the participants thereof spoke out for the territorial integrity of Georgia.
19:03, 8 August 2020
Azerbaijan claims shelling of three border villages
The positions of the Azerbaijani Army stationed in the villages on the border with Armenia and in the Karabakh conflict zone were shelled for 35 times during the last 24 hours, including from large-calibre machine guns, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported today.
News
Special operation in Ukraine. Screenshot from video https://function.mil.ru The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has reached 9,250.

A Russian serviceman. Still from a Defense Ministry video: https://t.me/mod_russia/53671 The number of combatants from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has exceeded 9,200.

Historians have assessed the memory of the Muhajirs in the Eastern Caucasus.

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.