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The Supreme Court of Adygea. Photo http://www.ewnc.org
18:28, 17 May 2017
"EcoWatch" achieves cancellation of fines at Adygea's SC
The Supreme Court (SC) of Adygea has stopped the cases about the absence of the label of a "foreign agent" on press releases of the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" (EcoWatch) and cancelled the fines earlier imposed on the organization, said Andrei Rudomakha, the coordinator.
A participant of the rally of the LGBT activists. St. Petersburg, July 2016. Photo: RFE/RL
17:24, 17 May 2017
Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia recognized as most homophobic countries of Europe
By the level of sexual minorities' rights, Azerbaijan takes the last, 49th place in the annual ranking of the ILGA-Europe – the European branch of the International Association of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgenders and Intersexuals. Russia is ranked 48th; Armenia – 47th.
The speech of Ruslan Mirzaev, Chairman of the Supreme Court of Dagestan (to the left). Photo www.riadagestan.ru
14:54, 17 May 2017
Lawyers see political nature in position of chairman of Dagestani SC
Chairpersons of the Supreme Court (SC) of Dagestan always influenced the political decisions in the republic. This opinion was voiced by advocates Rasul Kadiev and Rinat Gamidov. Magomed Magomedov believes that Ruslan Mirzaev has failed to keep the position of the chairperson of the Dagestani SC because of high competition and pressure of lobbyists.
Elshan Gasanov, the head of the Monitoring Centre for Political Prisoners. Photo: RFE/RL
13:44, 17 May 2017
Azerbaijani court obliges forced delivery of Yunus spouses
Today, in Baku, the court has pronounced the decision on the forced delivery of Leyla and Arif Yunus, who stay abroad. According to an advocate, for the next step, they will be put on the international wanted list. Experts doubt that the Yunus spouses will be extradited to the Azerbaijani law enforcement agencies.
Protest action demanding to amend anti-discrimination law. Tbilisi, May 17, 2014. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for "Caucasian Knot"
13:11, 17 May 2017
In Tbilisi, activists hold actions in support of gays and holiness of family
The activists have marked the International Day Against Homophobia by gathering in front of the State Chancellery building in Tbilisi. They spoke in protection of the rights of people with non-conventional sexual orientation. Meanwhile, in the Georgian capital, counter-actions dedicated to the Day of Solidarity and Holiness of Family were launched.
Singer Jane Birkin. Photo: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Биркин,_Джейн#/media/File:Jane_Birkin_66%C3%A8me_Festival_de_Venise_(Mostra)_2.jpg
11:59, 17 May 2017
Human rights defenders announce campaign of solidarity with Chechen LGBT people
Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, the Anti-Discrimination Centre "Memorial", the Centre for Civil Liberties and the FIDH, are launching a campaign of messages of solidarity with LGBT people of Chechnya and Donbas.
Everest. Photo: Mount Everest https://ru.wikipedia.org
06:46, 17 May 2017
Alpinist from Dagestan climbs Mount Everest
Rashid Gadjiyasulov, a Dagestani alpinist, being a member of a group from Russia and Ukraine, has made an ascent to the highest mountain of the world.
05:07, 17 May 2017
Tatiana Moskalkova: information of "Novaya Gazeta" with names of gays harassed in Chechnya sent to ICRF
Tatiana Moskalkova, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, has reported that the appeal of the newspaper "Novaya Gazeta" with the indication of the specific names and surnames of the gays persecuted in Chechnya had been sent to the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF). In Grozny, officials called the campaign to protect gays in Chechnya an attempt to exert pressure on Ramzan Kadyrov.
Mikhail Fedotov. Photo by Yuri Timofeyev RFE/RL
02:02, 17 May 2017
Mikhail Fedotov agrees with Ramzan Kadyrov on gay rights in Chechnya
The meeting of Mikhail Fedotov, the chairman of the Human Rights Council (HRC) under the President of Russia, with Ramzan Kadyrov has become the first visit of the HRC members to Chechnya after the republic was excluded from a series of travelling sessions in Northern Caucasus in June 2016.
The sitting of the Azerbaijani Parliament. Photo © Sputnik / Murad Orujov https://ru.sputnik.az/azerbaijan/20170414/409826118/milli-medzhlis-plenarnoe-zasedanie.html
00:01, 17 May 2017
Azerbaijani MPs promise to respond harshly to liquidation of AAC in Russia
The decision of the Supreme Court (SC) of Russia to liquidate the "All-Russian Azerbaijani Congress" is of political nature, and it can seriously damage the Russian-Azerbaijani relations. This was stated by the Azerbaijani MPs who demanded to audit the Russian cultural centres in the country. The Russian SC has made an unreasonable decision.
23:18, 16 May 2017
"Apricot Country" demands to nullify elections to Yerevan Elders' Board
The "Apricot Country" Party has turned to the Central Election Commission (CEC) with a demand to invalidate the elections to the Board of Elders.
Policemen at the site of explosion, Volgograd, May 16, 2017. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
19:59, 16 May 2017
Three persons detained in connection with gas explosion in Volgograd
Law enforcers have detained an entrepreneur and two other persons, suspected of involvement in the collapse of the apartment house in Volgograd.
Explosion in four-storey house in Volgograd, May 16, 017. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
19:47, 16 May 2017
Domestic gas explosion is the fourth in Volgograd since 2011 (+video)
For almost 6.5 last years, Volgograd saw five explosions of domestic gas, including four in apartment houses. Since January 2011, these explosions killed 10 persons and injured other 51.
17:24, 16 May 2017
Ingushetia demands to interrogate Yunus-Bek Evkurov
On May 15, a request was submitted to the Investigating Department for the Republic of Ingushetia of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) to invite for questioning Ingush leader Yunus-Bek Evkurov in the case of an attack on journalists and human rights defenders at the border of Chechnya and Ingushetia in March 2016. This was reported by Andrei Sabinin, a lawyer of the international human rights group "Agora".
Kerch Ferry Terminal. Photo: Aleksander Kaasik https://ru.wikipedia.org
16:23, 16 May 2017
Ukraine extends sanctions against Alexander Tkachov and Ramzan Kadyrov
On May 15, the website of the President of Ukraine published a list of individuals and legal entities subjected to the sanctions imposed against them. According to the updated sanctions list, the restrictions are imposed on 1228 individuals.
One entrance of the house was destroyed as a result of blast in a residential house in Russia’s Volgograd, May 16, 2017. Photo: Page of 'Volgograd' community on Vkontakte social network
15:19, 16 May 2017
In Volgograd, three persons killed in apartment building explosion
This afternoon, an entrance of a four-storey building has collapsed in the Soviet District of Volgograd. The explosion of domestic gas damaged 16 apartments in a residential building. According to the preliminary information, three persons were killed, and eleven others needed medical assistance.
15:09, 16 May 2017
French LGBT associations file lawsuit against Ramzan Kadyrov
Today, in connection with the information about harassment of gays in the Chechen Republic, three French LGBT associations have filed a lawsuit to the International Criminal Court against Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Ali Insanov. Photo: http://minval.az/k/ali-insanov
14:04, 16 May 2017
Azerbaijani political prisoner Ali Insanov appeals against verdict
On May 15, Togrul Babaev, an advocate of Ali Insanov, the former Minister for Public Health, filed an appeal against the guilty verdict pronounced to his client. According to Togrul Babaev, "the criminal case was fabricated in order not to release Ali Insanov from prison upon completion of his first term."
Elena Kulikova after court session. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
13:03, 16 May 2017
Court fines coordinator of Alexei Navalny's headquarters in Rostov-on-Don
The Proletarsky District Court of Rostov-on-Don has imposed a fine in the amount of 15,000 roubles on Elena Kulikova, a coordinator of the Alexei Navalny's pre-election campaign headquarters, for participating in the rally on March 26.
Ruslan Zeitullaev after the verdict was announced. Photo from Facebook page of Edem Samedlyaev
11:35, 16 May 2017
Ruslan Zeitullaev resumes his hunger strike in Rostov SIZO
Ruslan Zeitullaev, recognized as an organizer of the Crimean unit of the terrorist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir", banned in Russia, has began his new hunger strike in protest against the verdict and persecution of activists. This was reported by advocate Emil Kurbedinov.
News
The head of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry announced the resumption of flights from Baku to Grozny.

Arkady Babchenko* has been sentenced in absentia for posts without foreign agent labeling.

The Central Bank dedicated a two-ruble coin to Akhmat Kadyrov.

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.