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102nd Russian military base in Gyumri, Armenia. Photo: Sergey Khazov-Cassia (RFE/RL)
14:58, 2 February 2016
Russian soldier detained in Gyumri
A contract soldier of the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri tried to break into the apartment of local residents. Now, Armenian law enforcers are finding out whether the incident contains any attributes of a crime.
13:04, 2 February 2016
Russia's nonparticipation in Rome Statute is no officials' protection from ICC
The refusal of Russia or South Ossetia to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not hamper the investigation of the crimes committed during the 2008 conflict, Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of The Hague Court, has stated.
Leader of the "PARNAS" party Mikhail Kasyanov appears under a filter simulating a rifle sight. Photo: http://instagramm.ru/kadyrov_95/?mid=1174883868445579510_260955581
12:57, 2 February 2016
Ramzan Kadyrov offers opposition to go to court because of video with Mikhail Kasyanov through rifle sight
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who has made a number of sharp statements against the Russian non-systemic opposition, states he is ready to answer for every of his words in court. Mikhail Kasyanov has announced his intention to appeal to the law enforcement agencies in connection with the video posted by Ramzan Kadyrov.
11:48, 2 February 2016
Six residents of Karachay-Cherkessia arrested on suspicion of terrorism
The court has pronounced the pre-trial restriction measure in the form of detention against persons suspected of creating a terrorist grouping and plotting terror acts on the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia.
Participants of the roundtable in Makhachkala dedicated to the closure of the mosque "Severnaya" in Khasavyurt. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
10:51, 2 February 2016
Closure of mosques can result in radicalization of young people, Makhachkala roundtable warns
Closure of mosques cannot be treated as a method to combat terrorism, and a conflict should be solved before its transition to the stage threatening bloodshed. This was announced by participants of a roundtable held in Makhachkala.
01:22, 2 February 2016
In Yerevan, two activists released from police
In Yerevan, the police released two activists of the National Salvation Front "New Armenia". Administrative proceedings were instituted against them.
Nadezhda Savchenko in the City Court of Donetsk, February 1, 2016. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
00:10, 2 February 2016
Nadezhda Savchenko's defence expects verdict of guilty
At present, the progress of the trial in the criminal case against Nadezhda Savchenko is important for acceleration of political negotiations on her release, the defendant's advocates believe. According to them, the appearance of Vladislav Surkov's assistant in the Nadezhda Savchenko's case says that her fate will be determined by politicians and not by the City Court of Donetsk.
23:10, 1 February 2016
Two activists detained in Yerevan
Today, about 30 people took part in an action at the building of the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO) of Armenia in support of the arrested Gevorg Safaryan, a supporter of the Front of National Salvation "New Armenia". During the action, eggs were thrown at the GPO building.
21:53, 1 February 2016
Armenia: opponents to constitutional reforms create youth movement
The movement of "National Democratic Platform" was created by members of the group of activists "You won't deceive us!" protesting against constitutional reforms in Armenia.
Participants of the roundtable in Makhachkala dedicated to the closure of the mosque "Severnaya" in Khasavyurt. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
21:27, 1 February 2016
Roundtable in Makhachkala treats closure of mosque in Khasavyurt as unjustified
The authorities and Muftiat of Dagestan should deal with the Salafi community in the form of a dialogue, and not through pressure and actions that could be perceived as a provocation, said the participants of the roundtable in Makhachkala dedicated to the closure of the mosque "Severnaya" (Northern) in Khasavyurt.
Rally against closer of the mosque "Severnaya" in Khasavyurt, February 1, 2016. Photo: http://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/neskolko-tysyach-prihozhan-zakrytoy-vchera-v-hasavyurte-mecheti-dvigayutsya
19:58, 1 February 2016
Mosque "Severnaya" in Khasavyurt reopened (+video)
The Salafi mosque "Severnaya" (Northern) in Khasavyurt was reopened after negotiations of the authorities with protesting townspeople; the parishioners administered their namaz (prayer) there.
Law enforcer during special operation in Nalchik. Photo: http://www.nac.gov.ru/
14:14, 1 February 2016
On January 25-31, two persons suffered in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from January 25 to January 31, 2016, at least two people suffered from the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus; one of them died and another one was wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Nadezhda Savchenko. Photo: Andrey Kovalev (RFE/RL)
12:48, 1 February 2016
Savchenko's complaint to Ella Pamfilova added to court files
Today, the Donetsk City Court of the Rostov Region continued hearing the case of the Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, who has complained of infringement on the nationality grounds.
Grozny street during Olympic torch relay, January 28, 2014. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
12:24, 1 February 2016
"RBC": Chechnya under Ramzan Kadyrov is uneasy and unattractive for investors
For 9 years, during which Chechnya is led by Ramzan Kadyrov, the republic has received 539 billion roubles from the federal budget and got into the top three most subsidized regions of Russia. This is reported by the study prepared by the "RBC" and released today. Besides, Chechnya is distinguished by general unrest, paramilitary nature, and, meanwhile, the smallest number of divorces and the largest proportion of children in the country.
Leader of the "PARNAS" Party Mikhail Kasyanov appears under a filter simulating a rifle sight. Photo: http://instagramm.ru/kadyrov_95/?mid=1174883868445579510_260955581
10:58, 1 February 2016
Kadyrov takes aim at Kasyanov in Instagram video
On his Instagram page, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has published a video, in which Mikhail Kasyanov, the leader of the "PARNAS" Party, appears under a filter simulating a rifle sight. Commentators have treated the video as a threat to the opposition politician.
Khasavyurt. Photo: http://werta.kz/en/gallery/хасавюрт-en?alb_id=350
04:55, 1 February 2016
Law enforcers close mosque in Khasavyurt
According to eyewitnesses, law enforcer have closed the mosque "Severnaya" (Northern) and welded its front door. The police check the documents permitting the construction of the mosque, reports a law enforcer from Khasavyurt.
Meeting of the Jehovah's Witnesses community in Azerbaijan. Photo: http://minval.az/news/51172
03:55, 1 February 2016
Azerbaijan: two women-Jehovah's Witnesses released after one year in prison
In Azerbaijan, after nearly a year of imprisonment, 55-year-old Irina Zakharchenko and 38-year-old Valida Djebrailova, members of the Jehovah's Witnesses community, were released in the courtroom. The court found them guilty on the charge of distributing banned religious books and sentenced them to punishment in the form of a fine, but at once exempted them from paying it.
19:45, 31 January 2016
Eyewitnesses report on attempt to close mosque in Khasavyurt
In the city of Khasavyurt, a lot of law enforcers gathered near the Salafi mosque. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by eyewitnesses of the situation.
Participant of Volgograd picket, January 31, 2016. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
18:46, 31 January 2016
In Volgograd, picketers protest against war in Syria
In Volgograd, seven participants of the picket in defence of Article 31 of the Russian Constitution stood against combat actions in Syria and Ukraine, for release of political prisoners and fair elections. Besides, they also urged the authorities to abide by the Constitution of Russia.
Entrance to Zagatala town, administrative centre of the Zagatala District. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/Zaqatala/photos_stream
06:50, 31 January 2016
Opposition reports on detentions in Zagatala District of Azerbaijan
In the Zagatala District in north-western part of Azerbaijan, two residents of the village of Yukhary Tala were subjected to administrative arrest. According to members of the opposition, the villagers were brought to administrative responsibility in connection with the protest action, planned in the town of Zagatala. Officials from the district police station deny detentions of citizens in connection with the protest action.
News
Three soldiers from Dagestan were killed in Ukraine.

The Russian Investigative Committee's work at the scene of the attack on a medical worker in Makhachkala. Photo: Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Republic of Dagestan/Teegram The doctor injured in the attack in Makhachkala has been discharged from the hospital.

Sergey Melikov. Photo: Administration of the Head and Government of the Republic of Dagestan The flood in Dagestan was the "last straw" before Melikov's resignation.

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.