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Screenshot of the computer game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0D_jTkWuqg&t=20s&fbclid=IwAR0IS1ZfmY4hFSP4wpKiVt0x-t9IxCFbqqOSghUsmtGBgGv672Muaiix6tw
11:42, 29 August 2019
Computer game about war in the Caucasus causes claims of Ingush authorities
The Ministry of National Policy of Ingushetia has called on the power structures of its country to hold the authors of the computer game about the fight of Ossetian-Ingush troops accountable for inciting interethnic hatred. The author has objected that the idea of the game is not related to the Ossetian-Ingush conflict.
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo: screenshot of the video http://rustavi2.ge/en/news/17600
11:38, 29 August 2019
Chechen Diaspora sees Russian trace in Khangoshvili's murder in Berlin
The murder of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a native of Pankisi, is political and was organized by special services of the Russian Federation, members of the Chechen Diaspora assert. Khangoshvili had great authority among Pankisi residents, local residents have noted.
11:33, 29 August 2019
Journalist Afghan Mukhtarly complains about violation of his rights in jail
Nemat Kerimli, am advocate, has met the journalist, Afghan Mukhtarly, who is serving his term in a colony in Baku. The journalist said that the administration of the jail restricts his rights to use the phone and be visited.
Ikram Ragimov. Photo: screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Np1jNOlWg
11:27, 29 August 2019
Court leaves Azerbaijani journalist, Ikram Ragimov, in custody
A court in Baku has dismissed the motion of the defence to change the freedom restriction measure of Ikram Ragimov, a journalist, whose health condition has worsened because of his hunger strike. The court has also refused to re-investigate his case, while Ragimov has stated that he will continue his hunger strike.
Djambulat Umarov. Photo by the press service of the the Ministry of Press of Chechnya https://minnac-chr.ru/
23:44, 28 August 2019
Social network users reprove Chechen minister for threats
The enmity among Chechens and Dagestanis is incited not by the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov to a duel, but by the unrestrained reaction to this invitation, say commentators to the statement of Djambulat Umarov, the Minister for National Policy of Chechnya.
The border between Georgia and South Ossetia. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
23:35, 28 August 2019
South Ossetia opposes construction of Georgian border checkpoint
Border guards have held a raid of armoured vehicles near the village of Tsnelis, where Georgian militaries are erecting a checkpoint, the South-Ossetia Committee for State Security (known as the KGB) has reported. Georgia has violated the border and committed an act of aggression, the South-Ossetian Parliament has announced.
Ruslan Kutaev. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:30, 28 August 2019
Rights defender claims torture of Chechens detained in Krasnodar
Ruslan Kutaev, the head of the "Assembly of Caucasian Nations", has announced the formation of a group of advocates to help the Chechens detained after the conflict in Krasnodar. Allegedly, they were tortured.
The "TurAz Qartalı-2017" military exercises involving about 30 combat aircrafts and helicopters. September 29, 2017. Photo http://mod.gov.az/ru/news/ministry-oborony-azerbajdzhana-i-turcii-prinyali-uchastie-v-ceremonii-zakrytiya-uchenij-turaz-qartali-2017-20122.html
19:07, 28 August 2019
Air forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey to hold joint military exercises
On September 2-16, the "TurAz Qartalı-2019" military exercises will be held in Azerbaijan, and they will involve up to 30 aircrafts of the two countries.
Anastasia Emelyanova in the court room. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"
19:00, 28 August 2019
In Kabardino-Balkaria, court fines activist for criticizing Vladimir Putin
On August 27, in Kabardino-Balkaria, a court fined Anastasia Emelyanova for voicing a "negative statement" at a rally about the policies of the Russian President and the "Edinaya Rossiya" (United Russia) Party.
Ikram Ragimov. Photo from his personal account on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=582039032132658&set=a.143389449330954&type=3&theater
18:56, 28 August 2019
CPJ calls on Azerbaijan to release journalist Ikram Ragimov
Ikram Ragimov, an Azerbaijani journalist, who continues his hunger strike in SIZO (pre-trial prison), complains about health problems, his brother reports. Ikram Ragimov is sentenced for his professional activities and should be released, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) declares.
Martin Sonneborn, a member of the European Parliament (on the left), and Masis Mailyan, Foreign Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, on August 27, 2019. Photo by the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD), https://twitter.com/eafjd/status/1166354384273465344
18:49, 28 August 2019
Azerbaijan includes a MEP in "black list"
Martin Sonneborn, a member of the European Parliament from Germany, is declared persona non grata because of his visit to Nagorno-Karabakh without permission from Azerbaijan. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Azerbaijan.
The official meeting in the cinema hall "Chermen" during the celebration of the 11th anniversary of the recognition of the South Ossetia's independence by Russia. Photo by Anna Dzhioyeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
12:45, 28 August 2019
South Ossetia celebrates Independence Day
On the day of the recognition of the South Ossetia's independence, a solemn meeting, an exhibition of paintings, a tasting of national cuisine, and a concert took place in the republic. The recognition of the South Ossetia's independence gave a sense of security to local residents, political analysts note.
Ramzan Kadyrov delivers a speech before the football match organized in honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Grozny, October 7, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Said Tsarnayev
12:44, 28 August 2019
Analysts see farce in challenges to duel disputes provoked by Ramzan Kadyrov
Challenges to duel disputes provoked by Ramzan Kadyrov, do not meet the traditions: no duels ever took place among Vainakh people and residents of Dagestan in past centuries, note historians. Ramzan Kadyrov provoked people with his statements on historical issues, believe human rights defenders.
The advocates' meeting with the Ingush Council of Teips in the village of Nesterovskoye. Photo by Umar Yovloy for the "Caucasian Knot"
12:41, 28 August 2019
Ingush Council of Teips complains about pressure from authorities
Advocates had to meet relatives of arrested Ingush activists in the street. Participants of the meeting were not allowed into the room where the event was to be held, said the acting chairman of the Board of the Ingush Council of Teips.
Djambulat Umarov. Screenshot of the video https://www.instagram.com/p/B1o53PjI4PF/
08:51, 28 August 2019
Threats of Chechen minister exacerbate debates on Imam Shamil in social networks
After a social network user had invited Kadyrov to a duel, Djambulat Umarov, the Chechen Minister for National Policy, has warned network users against insulting the head of the republic. "These brave men run the risk of crawling at his feet and begging pardon," the Minister has warned. Umarov's words resulted in a new round of mutual claims of Dagestanis and Chechens in social networks.
A shootout staged by natives of Chechnya and Dagestan in Krasnodar on August 21, 2019. © Photo: screenshot of the video by REN TV
08:49, 28 August 2019
Analysts point to growth of Caucasophobia after conflict in Krasnodar
In the shootout staged by natives of Chechnya and Dagestan in Krasnodar there are no motives for interethnic hostility, but such incidents worsen in Russia the attitude to migrants from the regions of Northern Caucasus, analysts have commented on the conflict.
Screenshot of Martin Kochesoko's account on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/martin.kochesoko
08:47, 28 August 2019
Circassian activist, Martin Kochesoko, states that his accounts were stolen by law enforcers
Martin Kochesoko, the head of the Circassian NGO "Khabze", has complained to the investigator that during his arrest, law enforcers seized control over all his pages in social networks and e-mail.
The opening ceremony of the "Muslims' Pride" Mosque in Shali. Photo: screenshot of the video by the Grozny TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=yQN_j5xjwXM
23:50, 27 August 2019
Residents of Chechen city of Shali forced to attend pompous mosque opening
The participation in the opening ceremony of the "Muslims' Pride" Mosque in Shali was mandatory for employees of budgetary organizations, local residents informed.
20:35, 27 August 2019
ECtHR awards 170,000 euros to relatives of people kidnapped in Ingushetia
The European Court obliged the Russian authorities to compensate families of the kidnapped people for moral damage.
A mosque in the village of Tsiyab-Tsoloda. Photo by Magomed Akhmedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:28, 27 August 2019
Head of Dagestani village reports details of conflict near border with Chechnya
At the "Gerzelsky Bridge" checkpoint, a driver of a car did not stop at the request of law enforcers, and they started a chase, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Dagestan reported.
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Bulletproof vest. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. Losses in southern Russia in Ukraine exceed 8,800 people.

Muftis of the North Caucasus republics have announced the start dates for Ramadan.

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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.