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Glock pistols. Photo: Joshuashearn https://ru.wikipedia.org
13:27, 1 March 2018
DOJ reports citizenship of men accused of smuggling firearms from US to Chechnya
Two residents of the city of Alexandria, arrested on February 27 on the charge of buying more than 100 items of firearms to be sent to Chechnya, are citizens of Kyrgyzstan, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) reports. According to investigators, three out of the four parcels with firearms were sent by them to Grozny.
Derbent. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot.
09:10, 1 March 2018
In Derbent, anti-drug operation results in institution of three new criminal cases
Three residents of Derbent, in whose houses rounds and drugs were found during searches conducted on February 27, became involved in criminal cases, reported a source from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for Dagestan.
Checkpoint "Ingur". Photo: © Sputnik Robert Djopua, https://sputnik-abkhazia.ru/Abkhazia/20170128/1020312855/nadaraya-o-mitinge-v-gale-kazhdyj-xochet-chtoby-kpp-byl-u-ego-kalitki.html
07:56, 1 March 2018
Resident of Zugdidi detained by border guards in Abkhazia
The Abkhazian law enforcement bodies have launched an investigation into a criminal case against Georgian citizen Malkhaz Tsurtsumiya, suspected of illegal crossing of the border.
07:28, 1 March 2018
"Anji" FC raises money for families of victims of attack in Kizlyar
The Dagestani FC has allocated 500,000 roubles to family members of the people killed and injured as a result of the shooting in Kizlyar.
Vainakh tower architecture. Photo: Timur Ziev
05:12, 1 March 2018
Chechen archaeologist raises over 30,000 roubles for preservation of Khyeldi Towers
On January 18, an archaeologist from Chechnya announced raising money for restoration of the Khyeldi Towers that were not included in the list of the objects to be restored. This was reported by a message received by the "Caucasian Knot" through WhatsApp.
Tatarstan's Mufti Kamill Samigullin (right) among guests of Islamic Economic Forum, Moscow, February 27, 2018. Photo by Rustam Djalilov for the Caucasian Knot.
00:50, 1 March 2018
Financiers indicate obstacles for Islamic banking in Russia
Prospects for the development of Islamic banking in Russia were the main discussion at the Islamic Economic Forum "Russia – Partnership Guarantor", held at the "Sberbank" Corporate University in Moscow on February 27.
Ramzan Kadyrov (left) and Dmitry Medvedev. Photo: REUTERS/Dmitry Astakhov/RIA Novosti/Pool
20:48, 28 February 2018
Political analysts associate Medvedev's visit to Chechnya with subsidies
The Russian Premier, Dmitry Medvedev, has visited Chechnya not to discuss the upcoming presidential election, but to bargain with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who demands an increase in federal subsidies, the political analysts, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot", believe.
Natalia Estemirova. Photo: REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/Files
19:13, 28 February 2018
On Natalia Estemirova's birthday, AI demands to release Oyub Titiev
Today, activists from the "Amnesty International" (AI) have handed over to the Russian Embassy in Madrid a demand to release Oyub Titiev, the head of the Chechen branch of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial", and to conduct a fair investigation into the murder of rights defender Natalia Estemirova.
War in Syria. Photo: REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh
15:30, 28 February 2018
Stavropol activist demands to withdraw troops from Syria
Today, in Stavropol, a solo picketer has demanded from the Russian authorities to eliminate corruption and stop military intervention in Syria and Ukraine.
Prohibited materials confiscated by police. Screenshot from video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMSqj9zvSW4
13:23, 28 February 2018
A resident of Volgograd Region fined for friendship with IS* fighters
A fined man posted prohibited materials in the social network, and during the search, law enforcers found evidence of his friendly relations with IS* fighters. This was reported by the Border Guard Service of the FSB Department for the Volgograd Region.
13:03, 28 February 2018
An activist of "Muslim Unity" detained after returning to Baku
Revan Ismayilov returned to Azerbaijan on February 26. However, until today he has not been able to report that he was detained by policemen. This was stated by a member of the movement "Muslim Unity". The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has not confirmed, but also has not denied the information about the activist's detention.
Prayer in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photo: REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
12:26, 28 February 2018
New expenses for Hajj threaten plans of Chechen pilgrims
This year, the Muftiate of Chechnya expects a 20% rise in the cost of trips to Saudi Arabia for pilgrims, reports an official of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM). According to local residents, the increased cost of the trips for Hajj resulted in a decrease of interest in the pilgrimage among Muslims of Chechnya.
Hiding with weapons. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-dagestane-obnaruzhen-banditskiy-taynik.html
11:11, 28 February 2018
A hiding with weapons found in Southern Dagestan
Law enforcers have destroyed a hiding with weapons and ammunition found in a Dagestani village. According to the FSB, the hiding was arranged by militants from the "Southern" grouping.
Alexandria (USA). Photo: SchuminWeb https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Алегзандрия_(Виргиния)
10:45, 28 February 2018
Natives of Chechnya detained in US for an attempt to smuggle firearms
On February 27, in the US state of Virginia, two local residents were arrested for suspicion of buying more than 100 items of firearms to be sent to Chechnya, the US Department of Justice reports.
Fire at 'Tergi' market. Photo: © Sputnik / Alexander Imedashvili https://sputnik-georgia.ru/incidents/20180227/239466325/V-centre-Tbilisi-gorit-rynok-dlja-tushenija-mobilizovano-35-mashin.html
08:38, 28 February 2018
"Tergi" administration promises privileges for entrepreneurs affected by fire
During the restoration of the shopping centre "Tergi", owners of the retail outlets, whose property was destroyed by fire, will enjoy preferential terms for the rent of premises, the administration of the Tbilisi shopping centre announces. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) put forward a version about the arson of the building.
Jamil Gasanli. Photo: Aziz Kerimov, RFE/RL
01:37, 28 February 2018
Jamil Gasanli calls on Musavat and ReAl to protest against presidential election
Jamil Gasanli, the leader of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) of Azerbaijan, has called on the "Musavat" Party and the movement "Republican Alternative" (ReAl) to hold protests against the early presidential election.
Minister of Construction of Dagestan Ibragim Kazibekov. Screenshot from YouTube Channel of 'Dagestan' TV Company
00:56, 28 February 2018
Source reports Dagestani minister's escape to Ukraine
On February 27, the house of Ibragim Kazibekov, the Minister of Construction of Dagestan, and his office were searched in connection with the inquiry into the case of Abdusamad Gamidov, the former head of the Dagestani government. Law enforcers planned to detain Kazibekov, but he "escaped from the republic," a law enforcement source has stated.
23:14, 27 February 2018
A Nalchik resident who fell victim to torture complains of health problems
Rustam Kuchmenov, a resident of Nalchik, who complained of torture from law enforcers, needs an expensive surgery on his damaged spine, but cannot go for medical treatment because of recognizance not to leave. Rustam Kuchmenov was not afraid to point to the law enforcers who were torturing him and therefore he needs state protection, the Committee Against Torture has stated.
Yana Antonova holds solo picket. Photo by Anna Gritsevich for the Caucasian Knot.
20:05, 27 February 2018
Female activist with posters about Nemtsov detained in Krasnodar
In the centre of Krasnodar, law enforcers have detained Yana Antonova, an activist, with two posters, when she was about to hold a solo picket in memory of Boris Nemtsov, who was killed three years ago.
Stray dog. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot.
19:22, 27 February 2018
Resident of Rostov Region died after attack of stray dogs
An elderly man has died in the Aksay District of the Rostov Region after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs, his relatives have reported.
News
Residents of Chechnya reported an increase in the cost of installing gas equipment against the backdrop of the fuel crisis.

The head of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry announced the resumption of flights from Baku to Grozny.

Ilya Remeslo has been sent to a pre-trial detention center for two months.

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.