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The village of Kharachi of the Untsukul District of Dagestan. Photo: Mamasi Mamasiev http://odnoselchane.ru/
07:48, 14 July 2016
Two men killed during CTO in Kharachi
In Dagestan, two suspected militants were killed during an armed clash in the Untsukul District.
The All-Russian Forum "Movement only forward!" in Volgograd. July 13, 2-16. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:07, 14 July 2016
Volgograd entrepreneurs complain about administrative barriers
In Volgograd, at the All-Russian Forum "Movement only forward!" entrepreneurs have claimed the negative impact on business from inspections conducted by various agencies. Officials from the regulatory and supervisory authorities note that the number of inspections in relation to small and medium businesses has been decreased.
Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili). Photo: http://frontnews.ge/ru/news/57344-Омар--Шишани-возвращается-в-Грузию
03:24, 14 July 2016
IS message becomes thirteenth report on death of Umar al-Shishani
Prior to the report of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia, on the death of Abu Umar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili), one of its leader, various sources reported on his death at least twelve times. However, this is the first time when the report is made by the very militants.
Idris Cherkhigov and Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: Vk.com/ramzan
20:51, 13 July 2016
Political analysts explain appointments in Chechnya by deficit of Ramzan Kadyrov's agents
A limited number of people, who enjoy confidence of Chechen acting leader Ramzan Kadyrov, results in problems with the personnel and alternative sources of information. This opinion was voiced by experts.
A beach in Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:29, 13 July 2016
Sale of tours to Turkey does not make vacations in Southern Russia cheaper
The resumption of the sale of tours to Turkey has not had enough time to affect the tourist season in Southern Russia, since rooms in the resort hotels have already been booked or bought. This was reported by workers of tourist sphere.
A basket for voting bulletins. Photo: the Central Election Commission of Georgia
17:42, 13 July 2016
"Georgian Dream" Party introduces 15 new candidates to Parliament
The Georgian "Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia" Party has updated the number of its candidates for the elections to the Parliament.
A road police officer. Photo www.riadagestan.ru
15:38, 13 July 2016
ECtHR obliges Russia to pay more than 120,000 euros to residents of Makhachkala
In Strasbourg, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has pronounced the decision in favour of relatives of two residents of Dagestan, kidnapped in Makhachkala in 2012. The ECtHR has obliged the Russian authorities to pay more than 120,000 euros to the victim party.
Igor Trunov. Photo: RFE/RL
15:35, 13 July 2016
Igor Trunov complains about being deprived of his advocate status
The decision of the Qualification Commission of the Advocates' Chamber of the Moscow Region on deprivation of the status of advocate is unfounded. This was claimed by Igor Trunov, well-known for protection of the interests of the victims in the cases of the terror acts committed at the "Domodedovo" Airport, the Dubrovka Theatre Centre, and in Moscow metro.
The law enforcers. Photo http://www.riadagestan.ru/
14:05, 13 July 2016
Resident of Kabardino-Balkaria arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting militants
A resident of the Zolskoe District of Kabardino-Balkaria is suspected of financing militants. He is arrested by the decision of the court.
War in Syria. Photo: Kurdishstruggle https://www.flickr.com/
12:13, 13 July 2016
Experts note strengthening of split among Chechen militants in Syria
The terror act in Istanbul has intensified the split in the ranks of the natives of Chechnya, involved in hostilities in Syria. This opinion was expressed by Ekaterina Sokiryanskaya, the project director for Russia and Northern Caucasus of the International Crisis Group (ICG), and journalist Joanna Paraschuk.
A road police car. Photo https://www.yuga.ru/news/395774/
08:51, 13 July 2016
In Dagestan, death toll in traffic accident reaches nine persons
One more person, who was injured in the collision of a passenger bus and a truck in Dagestan, died in hospital.
05:28, 13 July 2016
Movement "For Human Rights" speaks in support of Igor Stenin
The Astrakhan Regional Court has received an appeal from the movement "For Human Rights" in support of Igor Stenin, who was sentenced to two years of imprisonment on the charge of public calls for extremism. At the court of first instance, the activist was unable to prove his innocence.
The Parade of Nations in Sochi. July 12, 2016. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
02:44, 13 July 2016
More than 5000 people come to parade of nations in Sochi
On July 12, the Parade of Nations took place within the 9th World Choir Games. More than 5000 people in national clothing took national flags of 36 countries and went along Kurortny Avenue of Sochi. According to the organizers, about 15,000 people watched the Parade.
00:50, 13 July 2016
In Derbent, two policemen get gunshot wounds
In Dagestan, two policemen got gunshot wounds as a result of the shootout with unidentified persons. The attackers managed to escape by car.
A fragment of an ornamented bone quiver found during the archaeological diggings. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:11, 12 July 2016
Archaeologists report on threat of destruction of Vodyanskoe ancient settlement
In the Volgograd Region, the territory of the Vodyanskoe ancient settlement, where the town of Beldjamen of the Golden Horde was located, is exposed to erosion because of its proximity to the water reservoir.
19:37, 12 July 2016
Imam Makhmud Velitov placed under house arrest
Makhmud Velitov, the Imam of the mosque "Yardyam" in Moscow, has been placed by the court under house arrest until August 27. Investigators treat the Imam's statements concerning Abdulla Gappaev, a religious figure, killed in Kizlyar, as a public justification of terrorism.
A session of the public association "Civil Society Platform", June 28, 2016. Photo http://www.contact.az/docs/2016/Politics/062800160418ru.htm#.V4UNPvmLTbg
17:22, 12 July 2016
"Civil Society Platform" urges to return Azerbaijan into "Open Government Partnership"
The public association "Civil Society Platform" has called on the Azerbaijani authorities to restore the full-fledged membership in the "Open Government Partnership" by following the requirements of the organization.
Valentina Cherevatenko. Photo http://www.donnews.ru/
17:01, 12 July 2016
Court dismisses appeal filed by Valentina Cherevatenko's defence
The defence intends to challenge the court decision to dismiss the appeal filed against the decision to institute criminal proceedings on fraudulent evasion of the execution of the law on foreign agents. This was stated by Ildar Shafiev, an advocate of Valentina Cherevatenko, Chair of the "Union 'Women of Don'".
A Kalashnikov submachine gun. Photo: Todd Huffman from Phoenix, AZ - Worn https://ru.wikipedia.org/
16:47, 12 July 2016
Law enforcers report discovery of Admir Talibov's weapons
During the search conducted in the house, where Admir Talibov, killed in a special operation, was hiding, law enforcers discovered a Kalashnikov submachine gun. This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies of Dagestan.
David Usupashvili. Photo: Alexander Imedashvili, Newsgeorgia
15:24, 12 July 2016
David Usupashvili calls on members of Republican Party to determine their political preferences
Members of the Republican Party have two days to decide whether they will support the Party at the parliamentary elections. This was announced by David Usupashvili, Speaker of the Georgian Parliament.
News
Aslan Kambiev. Photo screenshot: https://playbookpro.ru/photo/gazeta-yuga-nalchik?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=yandexsmartcameraю The murder case of Aslan Kambiev has been sent back for retrial.

Kokov announced a change in waste management company amid complaints from residents.

Officials in Tyrnyauz are under investigation after complaints from residents of a high-rise building.

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.