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A queue in a bank. Baku, December 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
06:26, 31 December 2015
Experts: in 2015, Azerbaijan faced economic turmoil
A sharp aggravation of the economic situation against drop in oil prices and devaluation of the national currency (manat) were the main outcomes of 2015 in Azerbaijan, said the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". They also agree that in 2015 Azerbaijan saw a worsening of human rights situation as compared with 2014.
Derbent. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:06, 31 December 2015
IS claims shelling in Derbent to be second attack in Russia during three months
The "Islamic State" (IS) claimed having attacked the area of the Derbent fortress. For the second time in the past three months, the IS claims responsibility for the successful operations in Russia. The first attack, according to the IS, had taken place in the Magaramkent District of Dagestan.
An observation platform near Naryn-Kala Fortress. Derbent. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasin Knot"
23:26, 30 December 2015
IS claims responsibility for Derbent shelling
The targets of the shelling in Derbent were Russian servicemen, says the statement of the "Islamic State" IS) recognized as a terrorist organization.
Telavi. Georgia. Photo: Monika https://ru.wikipedia.org
20:36, 30 December 2015
Wounded policewoman hospitalized in Telavi
A group of doctors has flown by helicopter from Tbilisi to Telavi to provide aid to a wounded policewoman.
Geidar Djemal. Screenshot of a video by the user Geidar Djemal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK34mohAiIg
20:02, 30 December 2015
Experts: Derbent shelling was aimed at militaries
Tourists could occasionally get under attack in the Derbent incident – the attackers' targets were servicemen, said the experts, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Gas explosion in the residential house in Volgograd. December 20, 2015. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
19:42, 30 December 2015
Fifth casualty of Volgograd explosion found
Rescuers of the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) have completed their search and rescue operation under the rubble of the residential house in Volgograd, which was ruined by the explosion.
A law enforcer. Screenshot of a video by the user Alexei Shteynbukh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2Sc8YXOKHQ
18:48, 30 December 2015
Two Dagestani districts put under CTO regime
The counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime has been introduced today within the administrative borders of the Suleiman-Stalsky and certain sections of the Khiv District.
Belorechensk colony. Photo by Yelena Sineok Yuga.ru
16:05, 30 December 2015
Teens in Belorechensk colony try to cut their wrist veins
Three juvenile inmates of the colony located in the city of Belorechensk, Krasnodar Territory, in protest against the ban to buy cigarettes, tried to self-mutilate.
A combat in Aleppo. Syria. Photo: Freedom House https://www.flickr.com
10:28, 30 December 2015
Resident of Chechnya accused of taking part in Syrian warfare
The Shali City Court of Chechnya has received the criminal case of Islam Temirsultanov, a resident of the Kurchaloy District. According to investigators, he participated in the warfare in Syria as a member of one of the illegal armed formations (IAFs).
An observation platform near Naryn-Kala Fortress in Derbent. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:18, 30 December 2015
Tourists shelled in Derbent
According to various sources, the number of persons, injured during shooting in Derbent, ranges from 8 to 12 persons. There are reports that one of them died, and militaries are among the victims. According to the police of Dagestan, there were tourists among the victims.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili. Photo: Alexander Imedashvili, Newsgeorgia
09:18, 30 December 2015
Giorgi Kvirikashvili appointed Georgia's Premier
The resolution to appoint Giorgi Kvirikashvili to the post of Prime Minister of Georgia has been signed by President Giorgi Margvelashvili.
On contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh. 1992-1994. Photo: http://minval.az/news/27072
06:02, 30 December 2015
Azeri experts associate escalation of Karabakh conflict with growth of international tension
The year 2015 was a year of active clashes in the Karabakh conflict zone, said Azad Isazade, a military expert. The OSCE Minsk Group has failed to make progress in settling the conflict, said Avaz Gasanov, the head of the Society of Humanitarian Studies.
03:22, 30 December 2015
Dagestani woman brought to administrative responsibility for picket in Red Square
Policemen have detained Madina Magomedova, a native of Dagestan, for holding a picket in Red Square in Moscow. The woman demanded to respect the rights of Kumyk nationals, and free Pichugin, recognized as a political prisoner.
The meeting of the truckers was held in the hotel "Turist" in Volgograd. December 28, 2015. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:47, 29 December 2015
Volgograd truckers approve decision to establish regional union
Today, the truckers of the Volgograd Region have announced the creation of a regional union of entrepreneurs and carriers. Thus, the drivers of heavy-duty vehicles have approved the decision to establish a regional organization, made in the course of protest actions held near Moscow.
Abanotubani, the oldest urban area in Tbilisi. Photo: ilan molcho https://ru.wikipedia.org/
22:47, 29 December 2015
Georgy Kvirikashvili treats tourism and support for private sector as priorities for new Georgian government
In the conditions of the financial crisis, the Georgia's new government should provide economic development of the country and improve the welfare of the population. This was declared by Georgy Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, when he presented the programme of his Cabinet of Ministers. Among the priorities of the programme, the Georgian Prime Minister has mentioned tourism, private business, as well as active cooperation with the EU, the US, and China.
Abu Omar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili). Photo: https://chechensinsyria.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/syria-brief-guide-chechen-north-caucasian-factions-syria/
20:35, 29 December 2015
Residents of Northern Caucasus state lack of interest to reports of capturing al-Shishani
The field commander of the IS, a native of Georgia, Abu Omar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili) is little-known to the public of Northern Caucasus; and reports of his capture have caused no excitement, residents of Chechnya, Dagestan and Kabardino-Balkaria told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
19:12, 29 December 2015
Verdicts to Shovgenov and Isaev come into force
Verdicts passed down by the Maikop City Court to Murat Shovgenov and Elman Isaev, who were found guilty of attempting to join the "Islamic State" (IS), have come into force.
Tenants of the collapsed building have gathered at the administration of the Dzerzhinsky District of Volgograd. December 29, 2015. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:57, 29 December 2015
Volgograd: tenants of collapsed house demand from authorities to build new house for them
In Volgograd, the terms of accommodation of the tenants of the residential building destroyed by the explosion do not correspond to the situation on the real estate market. This opinion was expressed by the tenants of the collapsed building.
Pentagon. The headquarters of the Department of Defense of the USA. Photo: David B. Gleason https://ru.wikipedia.org
17:10, 29 December 2015
Pentagon spokesman refutes capture of al-Shishani
One of the leaders of the "Islamic State" (IS), a native of Georgia, Abu Omar al-Shishani (Tarkhan Batirashvili) was not detained in the course of the operation conducted by the US Special Forces, said the spokesman for the Pentagon, the headquarters of the US Department of Defence (DoD).
Lenina Square. Makhachkala. Photo http://www.mkala.ru/info/news/2015/12/10/news_9301.html
14:39, 29 December 2015
Stronger security measures introduced in Makhachkala by New Year
The venues of New Year celebrations and mass citizens' accumulation are guarded by reinforced police squads.
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Serbian authorities have changed their minds about granting citizenship to Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew.

Activists reported mass arrests in Chechnya.

Human rights activists reported violations of Belkisa Mintsayeva's rights.

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.