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    Mikhail Saakashvili. Photo: http://sputnik-georgia.ru/
    09:11, 4 July 2016
    Sozar Subari sees basis for new case against Mikhail Saakashvili after terror act in Istanbul
    In connection with the statements made on the suspected organizer of the terror act in Istanbul, the interesting details have been revealed concerning former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, and an investigation is likely to be opened against him. This was stated by Minister Sozar Subari. The Turkish police have already detained 27 persons, suspected of involvement in the terror act.
    Salakh Mezhiev, Mufti of the Chechen Republic. Photo: Islam Malsagov, http://chechnyatoday.com/content/view/279282
    03:42, 4 July 2016
    Coordination Council of Ingush NGOs appeals to Vladimir Putin in connection with statements made by Chechen Mufti
    The Coordination Council of Ingush NGOs has sent an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF). In their appeal, the activists referred to the statements of Salakh Mezhiev, Mufti of the Chechen Republic, published on the Internet, which he made concerning Ingush religious leaders and their followers.
    02:16, 4 July 2016
    On June 27-July 3, 2016, four persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
    During the week of June 27-July 3, 2016, four persons fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. Of them, three persons were killed, and another 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.
    23:55, 3 July 2016
    Sochi Communists do not support idea of fair election agreement
    The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) will not sign the draft agreement on fair elections to the State Duma initiated by the Sochi authorities, since it makes no sense to sign an agreement on the concept required by the law. This was announced by the leader of the Sochi Communists.
    Igor Stenin at the house of Taras Shevchenko. Photo by Elena Grebenyuk for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
    23:14, 3 July 2016
    In Astrakhan, activists demand to release Klykh, Sentsov, and Karpyuk
    Igor Stenin, the leader of the community "Russians of Astrakhan", and activist Konstantin Koshkin held a protest action near the house, where Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko lived in Astrakhan. During their protest action, the activists demanded to release Stanislav Klykh, Oleg Sentsov, and Nikolai Karpyuk, sentenced in Russia to imprisonment.
    19:44, 3 July 2016
    Number of candidates running for position of leader of Chechnya reaches three persons
    Apart from Ramzan Kadyrov, Idris Usmanov, Commissioner for protection of entrepreneurs' rights, and Sultan Denilkhanov, the leader of the regional branch of the "Spravedlivaya Rossiya" (Fair Russia) Party, have notified the Election Commission about their nomination for the position of the leader of Chechnya.
    Sergey Gorban meet Rostov-on-Don residents who suffered from flooding. Photo: http://rostov-gorod.info/press_center/news/139/44535/
    14:56, 3 July 2016
    Mayor of Rostov-on-Don refuses to resign after flooding
    More than 6000 people have signed a petition with a request to the Russian President to dismiss Sergey Gorban, Mayor of Rostov-on-Don. The people believe that the City Mayor fails to perform his duties. Sergey Gorban has criticized the authors of the petition and refused to resign.
    13:06, 3 July 2016
    Chief of Georgian Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Security treats Akhmed Chataev as secret service agent
    Akhmed Chataev, who is suspected of the organization of the terror act at the Istanbul airport, used to be an agent of the Georgian secret services during the Mikhail Saakashvili's ruling. This was stated by Irakli Sesiashvili, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and National Security of Georgia.
    07:16, 3 July 2016
    Suspected recruiter of militants from Chechnya detained in Belarus
    In Brest, Belarusian law enforcers detained a 22-year-old native of Chechnya on suspicion of his involvement in the "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia by the court and recognized as a terrorist organization.
    22:02, 2 July 2016
    Advocates of Said Osmanov claim arbitrariness of investigators
    Numerous violations were committed in the course of the investigation into the case against Said Osmanov, a Dagestani athlete. This was claimed by his advocates. They treat the actions of the law enforcement bodies of Kalmykia as arbitrariness.
    19:13, 2 July 2016
    More than 30,000 believers attend mass Iftar in Grozny
    On July 1, more than 30,000 believers from Chechnya and neighbouring regions attended a mass action of the fast breaking (Iftar) in the centre of Grozny. The event was held under enhanced security measures.
    Tatiana Dyakova at the court session in Sochi. July 1, 2016, Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
    16:34, 2 July 2016
    Sochi Court refuses to postpone eviction of Dyakov family with many children
    In Sochi, the court has refused the Dyakov family with many children in postponement of the enforcement of the decision on their eviction from a municipal building. Thus, the court has supported the demands of the City Mayor's Office.
    The participants of the roundtable Yekaterina Sokiryanskaya and Alexander Cherkasov. Screenshot of a video of the roundtable, YouTube.com
    15:24, 2 July 2016
    Moscow experts call on to consider specifics of Islam in preventing recruitment to IS
    Measures to combat radicalization and recruitment of young people into the ranks of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia, should be softer and based on the understanding of the specifics of Islam. This was stated by participants of the roundtable held in Moscow on June 27-28.
    The participants of the protest rally in the village of Velit argue with the officials. Photo: KGB for South Ossetia, Facebook.com/komitetgosbezopasnosti.southossetia
    11:25, 2 July 2016
    South Ossetia: villagers demand to simplify access control
    Due to the large volume of their everyday work, it is difficult for villagers to constantly check whether they have their passes with them; however, because of the absence of the passes, they may be treated as violators of the border. This was stated by participants of the action held in the near-border South-Ossetian village of Velit.
    The participants of the conference in Volgograd, June 29. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"
    10:39, 2 July 2016
    In Volgograd, participants of conference claim suppression of social activities in region
    In the Volgograd Region, the emergence of a strong civil society is hampered by the lack of dialogue between public organizations and the authorities. This was stated by participants of the conference held in Volgograd on June 29.
    Asabali Mustafaev. Photo RFE/RL
    09:51, 2 July 2016
    Advocate Asabali Mustafaev claim being pressed after ECtHR's decisions
    The Ministry of Taxes of Azerbaijan has filed a claim to ban Asabali Mustafaev from leaving the country. The lawyer associates the above with the decisions pronounced by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in 18 cases, in 13 of which he was involved as an advocate.
    Yunus-Bek Evkurov (to the right) at the press conference. Photo by Yelena Khrustalyova
    07:49, 2 July 2016
    Evkurov wants to set up dialogue among followers of different concepts of Islam
    On July 10-12, Ingushetia is to host the meeting of followers of various concepts of Islam as a platform for open dialogue. This was announced by the leader of Ingushetia. According to him, the authorities will use a different manner to talk to those who abandon the meeting.
    A room in one of the apartments damaged during the flooding in Rostov-on-Don. Photo: http://rostov-gorod.info/press_center/news/139/44535/
    05:39, 2 July 2016
    Rostov-on-Don: two families from house damaged by flooding get temporary housing
    In Rostov-on-Don, residents of two apartments of a two-storey residential building, damaged during the flooding, have agreed to a temporary accommodation in apartments of the manoeuvre fund of the city. This was reported by the authorities.
    A view of the Pankisi Gorge. Photo: Travelgeorgia.ru
    00:18, 2 July 2016
    Residents of Pankisi Gorge believe Akhmed Chataev not involved in Istanbul terror act
    Akhmed Chataev was not interested in the organization of the terror act at the airport in Istanbul, since Turkey is home to many ethnic Chechens. This opinion was voiced by members of the Chechen Diaspora in the Georgia's Pankisi Gorge.
    The streets of Grozny on the eve of Iftar. July 1, 2016. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent
    22:43, 1 July 2016
    Mass Iftar held in central Grozny
    The action of Iftar (breaking the fast) in Grozny, advertised by the authorities as the most massive in Russia, will last until the morning prayer.
    News
    An election billboard criticizing the Georgian opposition on a street in Kutaisi. Photo by Beslan Kmuzov for the "Caucasian Knot" Aage Borchgrevink: secrecy and freedom of elections in Georgia compromised

    Alipat Sultanbegova, an activist. Photo: SOTA https://t.me/sotaproject/54465 Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 20-26, 2023

    Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of August 8-14, 2022

    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.