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Yunus-Bek Evkurov and Ramzan Kadyrov (to the right) at the meeting. Magas, February 21, 2016. Photo: the press service of the head of the Republic of Ingushetia
05:15, 22 February 2016
Ramzan Kadyrov and Yunus-Bek Evkurov come to understanding on believers' discussions
The leaders of Chechnya and Ingushetia have instructed their subordinates to create a joint commission to find a solution to disputes arising between the republics. This was reported by Ramzan Kadyrov. Both sides have recognized that to insult the feelings of believers is inadmissible, emphasizes Yunus-Bek Evkurov.
13:42, 21 February 2016
Resident of Kabardino-Balkaria accused of helping militants
Investigators have completed the investigation into the case against a Baksan resident accused of illegal arms trafficking, helping militants and their financing.
Military equipment near the mosque "The Heart of Chechnya". Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:39, 21 February 2016
In Grozny, law enforcers seize information carriers from journalists
All video and photo materials, collected by Olga Pavlova, Konstantin Solomatin, and Iida Tikka during three days of their activities in Chechnya, were destroyed by Chechen law enforcers in the course of the detention of the journalists.
05:00, 21 February 2016
ICRF asks to soften pre-trial restriction measure against woman accused in case of terror act in "Domodedovo" Airport
Investigators have filed a motion to change the pre-trial restriction measure against Svetlana Trishina, arrested in the case of the terror act committed in 2011, since her minor child is in need of constant care.
Vladikavkaz residents paid tribute to memory of North-Ossetian leader Tamerlan Aguzarov. February 21, 2016. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
04:46, 21 February 2016
Hundreds of Vladikavkaz residents pay tribute to memory of North-Ossetian leader
Residents of Vladikavkaz brought flowers and candles to the House of Government, which hosted the action of memory of North-Ossetian leader Tamerlan Aguzarov.
Ekaterina Sokiryanskaya, the project director for Northern Caucasus of the International Crisis Group. Photo by Natalya Kraynova for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:49, 21 February 2016
Experts doubt sincerity of Ramzan Kadyrov's denial of plans on "spiritual-moral certification"
In Chechnya, officials had serious plans to hold "spiritual-moral certification" of young people. However, after the resonance in the media, the Chechen leader has abandoned the idea for the sake of his political reputation. This opinion was expressed by experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
23:18, 20 February 2016
Truckers of Southern Russia join strike against "Platon"
About 300 truckers from Volgograd Region have supported today the launched all-Russian strike against the introduction of the "Platon" system, Alla Beg, President of the Union of Carriers and Entrepreneurs of the Volgograd Region, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
22:00, 20 February 2016
Power agents report on prevention of terror acts plotted by "Yuzhnaya" grouping in Moscow
Two militants from the grouping responsible for the explosion at the GIBDD (traffic police) post in Dagestan, were sent to Moscow to prepare terror acts there, said a law enforcement source. According to his story, one of them was detained, while the other one is being searched for.
Heavy trucks during protest rally of truck drivers, Dagestan, November 24, 2015. Photo by Murad Muradov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
20:05, 20 February 2016
Dagestani police detain six truckers
About seventy drivers of heavy-duty vehicles took part in the meeting, which elected the heads of district branches of the Independent Trade Union of Entrepreneurs and Drivers of Dagestan. After the meeting, six drivers were detained by the police.
Injured person is being taken to hospital after terror act in Domodedovo airport, Moscow, January 24, 2011. Photo: Yuri Timofeyev (RFE/RL)
19:27, 20 February 2016
Native of Vladikavkaz put on wanted list in relation to Domodedovo terror act
Investigators have announced they are searching for a person who is suspected of aiding terrorists and is involved in committing grave and especially grave crimes, including the terror act at the Domodedovo Airport in 2011.
Inna Blenaova and her mother Svetlana Blenaova (left). Photo: http://kbrria.ru/politika/nuzhno-cenit-zhizn-vdova-likvidirovannogo-lidera-bandpodpolya-11092
16:29, 20 February 2016
Court takes into account commission's request on Blenaova's conditional punishment
On February 19, the Nalchik City Court sentenced Inna Blenaova, accused of helping militants, to five years of conditional imprisonment, thus taking into account the respective request of the commission for adaptation of former militants to punish Blenaova without deprivation of liberty.
Djemikent traffic police checkpoint after explosion, February 15, 2016. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-derbentskom-rayone-dagestana-u-posta-dps.html
12:02, 20 February 2016
Four suspects detained in connection with explosion in Djemikent
Four persons have been detained on suspicion of organizing the explosion near the Djemikent GIBDD (traffic police) post, said a law enforcement source of Dagestan.
Demolition of old building in Aram street No.30 in Yerevan. Photo: © Sputnik/ Asatur Yesayants, http://www.sputnikarmenia.ru/armenia/20160218/2019470.html
06:07, 20 February 2016
Demolition of old Yerevan houses detriments tourism
Yerevan is losing its appearance due to the demolition of old houses and destruction of vineyards and wine cellars. This is a detriment to city's architecture and reduces attraction for tourists, said Armenian wine-makers and scientists at a press conference in Yerevan.
05:21, 20 February 2016
Officially announced that Aguzarov died of pneumonia
Along with the official reason of the death of the head of North Ossetia Tamerlan Aguzarov, who died on February 19, mass media put forward some other versions, namely, myocardial infarction and a long-term oncology disease.
Young people at celebrations in Grozny dedicated to Putin’s birthday. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
04:36, 20 February 2016
Kadyrov refutes rumours about "spiritual-moral certification" in Chechnya
The republic's authorities have no plans to conduct the "spiritual-moral certification" of young people in Chechnya, said Ramzan Kadyrov, thus refuting the information spread earlier by official Chechen mass media.
Participants fo an unauthorized rally on January 15 next to the Sochi Mayoralty. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
03:14, 20 February 2016
Sochi court finds pensioner guilty of organizing unsanctioned rally
The pensioner Margarita Markelova was found guilty of organizing and holding an unauthorized rally on January 15 next to the Sochi Mayoralty. She was punished by a warning. The pensioner refused to plead guilty and intends to appeal against the judgement, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Vardges Gaspari. Photo: http://www.pastinfo.am/ru/node/55583
01:15, 20 February 2016
Court in Armenia arrests activist Vardges Gaspari
Vardges Gaspari, a supporter of the Armenian National Congress (ANC), is accused of insulting a policeman and a judge, as well as of hampering court sessions.
Journalists detained in Grozny, February 19, 2016. Photo: Facebook.com/Hedasaratova
22:35, 19 February 2016
Journalists leave Chechnya after check for links with IS
Today, in Grozny, power agents have detained three journalists, arguing that they were preparing an illegal report. On the same day, all the three were released.
22:33, 19 February 2016
ECtHR starts considering Arthur Badalyan's case
Today, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has sent questions to the Azerbaijani authorities on the case of Arthur Badalyan, an Armenian citizen. His complaint relates to the fact of his capture and "inhuman treatment and torture."
Flowers and portraits of Nemtsov at the place of his murder. Screenshot from the video posted by user ‘Open Russia’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_WZ9i31GY0
20:04, 19 February 2016
Court extends arrest of five figurants in Nemtsov's murder case
The Basmanny Court of Moscow has extended the arrest of four out of five defendants in the murder case of politician Boris Nemtsov until March 7. The arrest of the accused Tamerlan Eskerhanov was extended until March 8.
News
Valeria Kichigina. Screenshot from the Telegram account @valerafzlln. A Russian journalist has been convicted for reporting on the results of the Five-Day War.

The death of Ossetian combatants has attracted the attention of Georgian Facebook users*

Restrictions have been introduced on travel along the Transkam and Georgian Military Highway.

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.