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23:55, 27 February 2019
Dagestani commission voices out details of border demarcation with Chechnya
Today, the commission, headed by Ekaterina Tolstikova, a Vice-Premier of Dagestan, went to the three districts bordering on Chechnya to discuss the border demarcation with members of local self-governments. The commission includes a historian and a journalist delegated by activists.
Brawl in Yerevan courtroom. Screenshot by user Factor tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2669&v=LQsCOtJNz1k
23:48, 27 February 2019
After brawl, trial of "Sasna Tsrer" is closed for public
In the Yerevan courtroom, supporters of "Sasna Tsrer" detachment and those of the victim-policeman quarrelled about the credibility of his testimonies. After the opponents used physical force, the judge allowed only the trial parties and journalists to stay in the courtroom.
Samvel Babayan (left). Photo: Reuters/Str Old
18:46, 27 February 2019
Samvel Babayan's statement recalls problem of citizenship in Nagorno-Karabakh
The former Defence Minister had withdrawn himself from registration in Stepanakert, and his name was not on the voter list, reported the Karabakh police on February 26.
Khamzat Chumakov. Screenshot from video by user Khamzat Chumakov: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDTYLZMR_Gg
18:36, 27 February 2019
Case on attempt on Imam Chumakov transferred to jury trial
On March 13, the Nazran District Court will start a consideration of the case on preparation of an assassination attempt against Imam Khamzat Chumakov, reports today the Court's press service.
Special operation in Nalchik, February 27, 2019. Photo: press service of the National Antiterrorist Committee of Russia, http://nac.gov.ru
14:07, 27 February 2019
NAC reports three killed militants in Nalchik
Three persons killed today by law enforcers during a special operation in the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, were plotting a terror act, reported the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC). According to the NAC, nobody else suffered in a shootout.
Cathedral Church in Tbilisi. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
14:01, 27 February 2019
Georgian Prosecutor's Office not to disclose details of Archpriest Mamaladze's case
On February 26, the Prosecutor's Office dismissed a request filed by the Patriarchate of Georgia to make public the materials of the case against Giorgi Mamaladze, sentenced on the charge of attempting to poison the Patriarch's secretary.
Special operation. Photo: press service of the National Antiterrorist Committee of Russia, http://nac.gov.ru
13:50, 27 February 2019
CTO in Nalchik becomes first since 2016
The counterterrorist operation (CTO) legal regime announced today in Nalchik has been introduced in the city for the first time since June 2016.
Law enforcers. Photo: press service of the National Antiterrorist Committee of Russia, http://nac.gov.ru
11:17, 27 February 2019
Man killed in CTO in Nalchik
During a shootout with law enforcers, one of the persons blocked today in a private house in Nalchik was killed, law enforcement sources have reported.
Rally in memory of victims of the Khojaly tragedy, Baku, February 26, 2019. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
11:05, 27 February 2019
Thousands-strong march held in Baku on anniversary of Khojaly tragedy
40,000 marchers came to the memorial in Baku to pay tribute to the Khojaly residents, who perished 27 years ago in the course of the Karabakh conflict.
08:22, 27 February 2019
Yerevan: townspeople's rally on anniversary of Sumgait pogroms ends in a march
The participants of the rally against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan made a march to the military cemetery in Yerevan.
Magomed Khazbiev, September 2008. Photo courtesy of the Caucasian Knot
08:15, 27 February 2019
Khazbiev’s defence criticizes decision of Ingush SC
The Supreme Court (SC) of Ingushetia has ignored the arguments about complete innocence of the oppositionist Magomed Khazbiev, and mitigated his sentence insignificantly, his advocates have stated.
Rally against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan, Yerevan, February 26, 2019. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the Caucasian Knot
21:47, 26 February 2019
Yerevan activists hold rally against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan
In Yerevan, about 2000 people gathered for an action held on the anniversary of the Sumgait pogroms. The activists have demanded from the authorities to make no territorial concessions in the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Mansurbek Umarov. Photo: press service of FSB Department for Rostov Region
21:38, 26 February 2019
Rostov law enforcers deport suspected militant from Russia
A citizen of Uzbekistan, who, according to the FSB, intended to join militants in Syria, has been deported from Russia, the FSB reports today.
Ivan Zhidkov. Screenshot from the personal page at: https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUZ92phfVJ/
18:41, 26 February 2019
Producer claims being harassed after criticism from Khabib Nurmagomedov
The performance "Hunting for Men", shown in the capital of Dagestan, drew criticism from fighters for morality, including MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. The producer of the performance apologized to residents of the republic and noted that actors of the theatre team received threats in social networks.
At the site of special operation in the village of Vremenny (Dagestan), September 2014. Screenshot from the Caucasian Knot video
18:27, 26 February 2019
Dagestani SC supports residents of Vremenny in a lawsuit over authorities' inaction
Today, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" has reported that the court has granted a complaint about a refusal to recognize the officials' inaction after a special operation in the Dagestani village of Vremenny.
Community works in Grozny. Photo: http://www.grozny-inform.ru/LoadedImages/2018/11/09/IMG_1553_w1200_h800.jpg
18:17, 26 February 2019
Chechen public employees complain about threats in connection with community works
In the Gudermes District of Chechnya, leaders of public institutions threaten to dismiss employees who express their dissatisfaction with cleaning from garbage the outskirts of the municipality during the month of subbotniks (voluntary cleaning works) announced by the authorities, local residents report.
Entrance to the village of Dylym (Dagestan). Photo: Umar Dagirov, https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Дылым#/media/File:Въезд_в_Дылым_(2).jpg
13:04, 26 February 2019
Earthquake occurs near Dagestani village
An earthquake of magnitude of 3.4 points has been registered today at three kilometres from the village of Dylym, Kazbek District. No information about the victims and destructions was reported.
Military vehicles of the Azerbaijani Army. Photo: press service of the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, https://mod.gov.az/ru/foto-arhiv-045/
12:59, 26 February 2019
Azerbaijan reports shelling of three villages in conflict zone
The positions of Azerbaijani militaries were shelled for 26 times in the Karabakh conflict zone; three border villages got under fire, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported today.
Participants of mourning events in memory of the victims of the Khojaly tragedy, Baku, February 26, 2018. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
11:05, 26 February 2019
Residents of Azerbaijan commemorate victims of Khojaly tragedy
Today, on February 26, Azerbaijan commemorates the victims of the Khojaly tragedy. On this day, 27 years ago, during the Karabakh conflict, the town of Khojaly was captured, which led to mass civilian casualties. On the eve of the anniversary of the mournful date, the events dedicated to Khojaly victims were held both in Azerbaijan and abroad.
Samvel Babayan speaks in front of his supporters in Stepanakert, July 10, 2018. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
10:54, 26 February 2019
Samvel Babayan deprived of his NKR's citizenship
Samvel Babayan, a former Defence Minister, has demanded explanations from law enforcement bodies after he knew that he had been deprived of his citizenship of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR).
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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.