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Zhalaudi Geriev in the courtroom. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for "Caucasian Knot"
19:29, 13 June 2017
Zhalaudi Geriev celebrates his birthday behind bars
Today, Zhalaudi Geriev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, who is serving his sentence after the pronouncement of the verdict by the Chechen court, is celebrating his 24-year birthday behind bars. The "Caucasian Knot" treats the case against Zhalaudi Geriev as being fabricated and hopes for his release.
A poster at the rally of Navalny's supporters. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent
17:51, 13 June 2017
Police release activist Bagomed Bagomedov detained at rally in Makhachkala
Bagomed Bagomedov, who on June 12 tried to start an anticorruption rally in Makhachkala, has been released from the ROVD (District Interior) for the Soviet District of the city.
The Basmanny Court of Moscow. Photo: Alexandr_Ya http://wikimapia.org
16:24, 13 June 2017
In LGBT activists' lawsuit, Court involves journalist of "Novaya Gazeta" into trial
The Basmanny Court of Moscow has postponed to July 5 a hearing on the lawsuit filed by activists of the movement "GayRussia" against the newspaper "Novaya Gazeta". The Court has decided to involve in the lawsuit an author of an article about the persecution of gays in Chechnya.
Arif Gadjily, the head of the Musavat Party. Photo: Aziz Karimov (RFE/RL)
16:24, 13 June 2017
In Baku, PACE co-rapporteurs promise to facilitate release of political prisoners
In Baku, co-rapporteurs of the PACE Monitoring Committee for Azerbaijan have met oppositionists and activists who claimed the deteriorating situation with human rights in the country. Political analysts believe that the scandal surrounding the PACE may affect the objectivity of the co-rapporteurs in preparation of their report.
The penal colony No. 5 in the Vologda District. Photo http://prisonlife.ru/
14:20, 13 June 2017
FSIN reports disease as cause of Lom-Ali Gaitukaev's death
Lom-Ali Gaitukaev, sentenced in the case of the Anna Politkovskaya's murder, died in the penal colony, presumably, from his long-term decease, reports the Department for the Vologda Region of the Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN).
12:30, 13 June 2017
Dagestani resident accused of attempted assault against law enforcer
A case against Ali Kveshov, a local resident, has been sent to the Supreme Court (SC) of Dagestan. He is accused of a number of crimes, including involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF), an attempt on life of a law enforcer, and robbery.
An explosive device on the body of one of the those killed during attacking the military camp of the National Guard. Photo http://nac.gov.ru
09:01, 13 June 2017
Vladimir Putin accuses US of supporting Chechen militants
In his interview to film director Oliver Stone, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the United States uses terrorists to shake down the domestic political situation in Russia. According to the Russian President, Moscow has proof of financial support for Chechen militants.
A memorial desk for Anna Politkovskaya. Photo http://gdb.rferl.org/6233451B-DCBA-4E92-BA5C-4E39C22613FE_cy10_r1_w974_n_s.jpg
05:01, 13 June 2017
Prisoner sentenced in case of Anna Politkovskaya's murder dies in Vologda colony
Lom-Ali Gaitukaev died at the penal colony IK-5 of the Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN) Department for the Vologda Region, also known as the Vologda Pyatak. He was accused of involvement in the murder of Anna Politkovskaya, an observer of the newspaper "Novaya Gazeta".
A walk of Alexei Navalny's supporters in Astrakhan. Photo by Yelena Grebenyuk for "Caucasian Knot"
04:03, 13 June 2017
In Astrakhan, 500 people gather for walk with Alexei Navalny's supporters
300 people gathered by the beginning of the action. It was held in the form of a walk along the central streets of the city, and about 200 people joined the activists along their way.
The police officers at the rally of Navalny's supporters in Krasnodar. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for "Caucasian Knot"
03:04, 13 June 2017
EU calls on Russia to free detained Alexei Navalny's supporters
The European Union (EU) has called on the Russian authorities to release activists detained during actions held throughout the country on June 12.
Ali Insanov. Photo http://minval.az/k/ali-insanov
01:05, 13 June 2017
Ali Insanov refuses to participate in appeal trial
Ali Insanov, former Azerbaijani Minister for Public Health, has refused to participate in the consideration of his appeal against the verdict of guilty. He has entrusted the protection of his rights at the trial to his advocates.
The participants of the anti-corruption rally in Makhachkala. June 12, 2017. Photo by Murad Muradov for "Caucasian Knot"
20:10, 12 June 2017
Makhachkala residents state that policemen disrupted anti-corruption rally
Eight persons, who had intended to take part in the rally, were detained in Makhachkala. The rally itself was in fact disrupted – activists were detained immediately after they took out their posters. The authorities ignore anti-corruption demands, residents of Dagestan have complained.
The participants of the Navalny's supporters' action in Volgograd. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for "Caucasian Knot"
19:04, 12 June 2017
In Volgograd, Navalny's supporters demand authorities' changeability
To defeat corruption and improve living standards, the authorities must be changeable, the protesters in Volgograd have stated. They noted that a lot of young people participated in the rally.
Ilgar Mamedov. Photo http://www.azadliq.az/xeber/44166/ombudsmanin-numayendeleri-ilqar-memmedovla-gorusubler/
19:02, 12 June 2017
Azerbaijani activists outraged at CoE decision on Ilgar Mamedov's case
Azerbaijani activists have sharply criticized the decision of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE) on the case of oppositionist Ilgar Mamedov.
18:08, 12 June 2017
Advocate claims violation of journalist Aziz Orudjev's rights
Aziz Orudjev (Orujov), Director of the "Kanal-13", an online TV Channel, kept at the Baku SIZO (pre-trial prison) is refused in visits and telephone conversations with her family members. This has been reported by advocate Javad Javadov. He intends to file a complaint about the above refusal.
Picketers in Nalchik. Photo by Lyudmila Orazaeva for "Caucasian Knot"
18:03, 12 June 2017
Nalchik residents hold picket with anticorruption and social demands
In Nalchik, picketers have demanded from the authorities to investigate corruption crimes and solve social problems. The protestors have also stated that they support the demands of truck drivers and low-income families.
Participants of the anticorruption rally in Sochi after the detention in the police car. June 12, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for "Caucasian Knot"
16:46, 12 June 2017
In Sochi, police disperse action of Alexei Navalny's supporters
About 50 supporters of Alexei Navalny were detained in Sochi. Today, in total, about 100 people have come to the anticorruption action in the city.
The building of the Prosecutor's Office of Georgia. © Sputnik / Alexander Imedashvili https://sputnik-georgia.ru/georgia/20170517/236000097/Drugu-docheri-prezidenta-Gruzii-predjavili-obvinenie.html
15:24, 12 June 2017
Court releases musicians detained in Tbilisi
In Tbilisi, the court has pronounced the decision not to imprison Mikhail Mgaloblishvili and Giorgi Kebouriya, members of the "Birja Mafia" band, suspected of drug possession. Both rappers are released on bail.
One of the posters that was not presented at a rally in Makhachkala. Photo by Murad Muradov for "Caucasian Knot"
14:50, 12 June 2017
In Makhachkala, "Caucasian Knot" correspondent attacked at rally of Alexei Navalny's supporters
In Makhachkala, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent was attacked while she was shooting on video the preparation for the anticorruption rally, and her video camera was damaged. Meanwhile, law enforcers did not infer with the incident.
Today, Marat Ismailov, an organizer of the anticorruption rally in Makhachkala. Photo RFE/RL
11:30, 12 June 2017
Law enforcers oblige activist to refuse in writing from rally in Dagestan
Today, Marat Ismailov, an organizer of the anticorruption rally in Makhachkala, has been brought to a police station. He was obliged to write a recognizance to "refuse committing unlawful acts."
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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.

A Buinaksk resident was sentenced to a long prison term for assisting militants.

Rosaviatsiya has closed the airports of Grozny and Vladikavkaz.

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.