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08:55, 16 October 2019
SC upholds verdict to North-Ossetian resident convicted for taking part in Syrian war
The Panel for Militaries' Cases of the Russia's Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the verdict to Timur Tumgoev, a native of Vladikavkaz, sentenced to 18 years in colony within the case of participation in Syrian fighters' groupings.
Khasan Katsiev. Photo by the press service of the HRC "Memorial" https://memohrc.org
08:52, 16 October 2019
Law enforcers search home of father of Ingush activist Katsiev
During a search conducted in the house of Khasan Katsiev's father in the city of Karabulak, law enforcers examined a laptop and all the phones, the activist's sister has stated. According to the advocate, on October 17, a court in Stavropol will consider a complaint against the extension of Katsiev's arrest.
Magdi Kamalov, the founder of the "Chernovik", at a picket in Makhachkala. October 14, 2019. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:19, 15 October 2019
Courts extends arrest of Dagestani journalist Abdulmumin Gadjiev
In Makhachkala, a court left journalist Abdulmumin Gadjiev in custody until November 13.
Apti Alaudinov. Screenshot of the video by the Grony TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUkgXbQ1vOY
22:10, 15 October 2019
In Chechnya, police chief explains information about a slap to Ramzan Kadyrov's portrait
Apti Alaudinov, the chief of the Chechen police, denied the information that he fell into disgrace because of a comic slap to a portrait of Ramzan Kadyrov. The police chief called on people not to believe "every gossip."
Salakh Mezhiev. Screenshot of the video by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of Chechnya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bigO5vZHXY8
20:48, 15 October 2019
Orientalists treat new title of Chechen Mufti as formal
Chechen Mufti Salakh Mezhiev got in Jordan not the title of academician, but symbolic membership in the Institute for Islamic Thought, which does not provide any advantage in the Muslim world, note Arabists and Caucasian scholars.
A man suspected of kidnapping a 19-year-old girl in the south of Georgia. Photo: screenshot of the video https://youtu.be/MrRvl0iiZVw
20:39, 15 October 2019
Two Georgian residents detained for bride kidnapping
A resident of Georgia and his alleged accomplice are suspected of kidnapping a 19-year-old girl in the south of the country, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia reports.
A law enforcer. Photo by the press service of the Rosgvardiya (Russian Guard) service http://rosgvard.ru/ru/news/article/v-astraxani-pri-sodejstvii-omon-provedeno-16-obyskov-po-faktu-moshennichestva-pri-ispolnenii-municipalnogo-kontrakta
15:44, 15 October 2019
Law enforcers begin searching activists' houses in Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar
Searches in a case against the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) have been started in 30 regions of Russia, including at homes of an employee of the oppositionist Alexei Navalny's office in Rostov-on-Don and Yana Antonova, the former coordinator of the Krasnodar branch of the Open Russia (recognized in Russia as undesirable organization).
Armenian soldiers. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Armenia http://www.mil.am/hy/news/6934
15:40, 15 October 2019
Azerbaijan reports shelling attacks on its three villages
The positions of the Azerbaijani troops were shelled 21 times within 24 hours, including in the areas bordering Armenia, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan reported.
Polad Aslanov. Screenshot from video posted at Amerikanın Səsi Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-8biHhxt2M
11:25, 15 October 2019
Baku court refuses to release journalist Polad Aslanov
The court has rejected all the arguments of his advocates and left the Azerbaijani journalist, Polad Aslanov, under arrest. However, the defence will seek his liberation due to a sharp deterioration of his health.
Konstantin Zatulin's speech at the forum in Stepanakert. Photo: screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pYVDTSyC58
11:15, 15 October 2019
Azerbaijan angry at Russian MP's statement at NKR forum
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reacted negatively to the words of Konstantin Zatulin, a Russian State Duma MP, that "conscience and justice" in the Karabakh conflict are on the Armenian side. The Union of Azerbaijanis in Russia has also condemned Zatulin's statement.
Azerbaijani football fans before a Euro-2020 qualifying match. Budapest, October 13, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
08:58, 15 October 2019
Football fans rally in protest at Dutch Embassy in Baku
Azerbaijani football fans are outraged by the refereeing of a Euro-2020 qualifying match by the Dutch referee, Dennis Higler. The referee had unjustly deprived the Azerbaijani national team of one goal and judged a defeat instead of a draw, the protesters are sure.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot of the video by the BBC News Russian https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=93&v=jp65fNM4Mj8
08:53, 15 October 2019
Analysts explain appearance of information about plot against Kadyrov
The information about the poisoning of Ramzan Kadyrov by some conspirators from among his close retinue is not credible, but it could not appear in large Telegram channels by accident. Such a "leakage" may be an element of Kadyrov's promotion, analysts believe.
Mairbek Agaev, the editor-in-chief of the Dagestani weekly "Chernovik", at a picket on October 14, 2019. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:37, 14 October 2019
Series of pickets in support of journalist Gadjiev launched in Makhachkala
Activists went out to the buildings of law enforcement bodies, the Makhachkala Mayoralty and the Government of Dagestan demanding the release Abdulmumin Gadjiev, a journalist of the "Chernovik" weekly, who was arrested within the case of financing terrorism.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: REUTERS/Christopher Pike
22:35, 14 October 2019
Silence about Kadyrov's health fuels interest in plot version
Today, Ramzan Kadyrov, after a pause during which the information about a plot in his entourage was discussed, has appeared at an official meeting. The authorities' silence is heating up conspiracy theories, experts on the Caucasus have pointed out.
The memorial horseback trip "Shamil's Way". Photo: screenshot of Zurab Gadjiev's post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1341297009378483&id=100004945896897&_rdc=1&_rdr
21:58, 14 October 2019
Historians stage equestrian ride in honour of Shamil amid disputes with Kadyrov
A horseback ride across Dagestan, organized by historians, is a reconstruction of Imam Shamil's way, not related to the resonant words of Ramzan Kadyrov about Shamil, scientists have pointed out. The tradition of equestrian rides is not peculiar for Dagestanis, the historians have emphasized.
19:52, 14 October 2019
Law enforcers drive human rights defenders out of POCs in Southern Russia
Former law enforcers or officials of the Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN) occupy places in public oversight commissions that monitor the human rights situation in places of detention. When POCs were formed in Adygea, Dagestan, Chechnya, the Krasnodar Territory, and the Rostov Region, proposals for candidates of the Human Rights Council (HRC) were only partially taken into account.
The carpet exhibition in Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
19:47, 14 October 2019
Nagorno-Karabakh organizes first carpet exhibition
The "Tigranakert" historical and cultural reserve hosted the first "Games of Dragons" carpet exhibition in Nagorno-Karabakh. The exhibition presented 130 carpets made by local craftsmen using traditional Armenian technologies.
14:03, 14 October 2019
On October 7-13, 2019, no one fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of October 7-13, 2019, no one fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
A man who tried to illegally cross a border with Iran. Photo by the press service of the State Border Guard Service of Azerbaijan http://dsx.gov.az/xeber/897
14:01, 14 October 2019
Azerbaijani border guard injured on border with Iran
On October 12, a man who tried to illegally cross a border with Iran, wounded a border guard with a knife, reported the State Border Guard Service of Azerbaijan. Border guards discovered that the detained violator was carrying a batch of drugs.
11:45, 14 October 2019
Armenia starts campaign against selective abortions
A social campaign "#Bavakane" (Enough) is targeted against selective abortions caused by the gender of the unborn baby. The campaign actions are held at the initiative of the "Doping" creative company.
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The resumption of sea passenger service between Sochi and Sukhumi has been announced.

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.