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Law enforcer during special operation. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru
10:46, 8 December 2015
Case of KBR resident killed in special operation stopped
The Supreme Court of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) has stopped the criminal case initiated against the local resident, who was killed by power agents in 2011 and charged with assaulting policemen. The court refused to rehabilitate the men, as his relatives had requested.
Maya Duisengalieva. Photo: http://u-f.ru/News/u20/2015/12/07/730149
07:00, 8 December 2015
Astrakhan woman wanted on suspicion of promoting terrorism
In Astrakhan, the criminal case has been instituted against 27-year-old Maya Duisengalieva, suspected of providing financial assistance to supporters of radical Islamism. The woman has been put on the international wanted list.
Rally against constitutional reform in Yerevan, December 3, 2015. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
05:42, 8 December 2015
In Armenia, about 3000 people attend rally against referendum outcomes
On December 7, in Yerevan, supporters of the front "No!" gathered at Freedom Square. They demanded to recognize as null and void the results of the referendum on the constitutional reform. According to the organizers, the rally was attended by about 3000 people.
At the voting station on the day of referendum, December 6, 2015. Photo: RFE/RL
03:16, 8 December 2015
Armenian media organizations report 15 cases of attacks on journalists during referendum
Journalist organizations of Armenia have demanded to find and punish persons guilty of the use of violence against members of the media during the referendum on constitutional reform. According to the preliminary data of the above organizations, at least 15 journalists suffered.
01:57, 8 December 2015
Observers question results of referendum in Armenia
In Armenia, the referendum on constitutional reform was accompanied by pressure on observers and all types of violations. This was stated by members of observer organizations interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot". They have questioned the official results of the referendum.
Posters of truck drivers protesting against the introduction of the ‘Platon’ system, Dagestan, November 24, 2015. Photo by Murad Muradov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
21:58, 7 December 2015
Fifty truckers continue striking near Khasavyurt
One of the protesters has informed the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that drivers of 50 heavy-duty vehicles continue their protest near Khasavyurt: "Most of them went to hold protest in Moscow. There are at least 200 trucks from Dagestan there; and we continue standing and waiting here."
Darya Polyudova. Screenshot from the video of the user ‘Open Russia’, http://www.youtube.com
20:52, 7 December 2015
Prosecutors ask 3.5 years of imprisonment for Polyudova
The pleadings at the trial of the case of the Krasnodar activist Darya Polyudova were held today at the Oktiabrskiy District Court of Krasnodar. Prosecutors demanded to sentence her to 3.5 years in a settlement-colony, Andrei Sabinin, a Polyudova's advocate, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent. The defence, in its turn, has stated at the pleadings that Polyudova is tried for "expressing her thoughts", and she is not guilty of the alleged crimes.
Leyla Yunus. Photo: http://vesti.az/news/258244
20:13, 7 December 2015
Advocates demand from court to take into account grave health condition of Yunus spouses
Today, the Baku Court of Appeal (BCA) has begun considering on the merits the appeal complaint lodged by Leyla and Arif Yunus. During the session Leyla was inside a glass cage; she looked highly exhausted and pale. Arif was sitting in the courtroom next to their advocates, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Rally and march against the constitutional reform, Yerevan, December 3, 2015. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
17:51, 7 December 2015
Rally of "New Armenia" grows into march
Today, the Oppositional Front "New Armenia" has held a rally in Freedom Square. Opposition activists stated that the authorities used their administrative resources during the December 6 referendum on constitutional reforms.
Truck driver in solo picket, Volgograd, December 7, 2015. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
16:25, 7 December 2015
Volgograd truckers support establishment of trade union
Drivers of heavy-duty trucks intend to set up a trade union to protect their rights, said Alexei Ulyanov, an activist from Volgograd. According to his story, truckers from Volgograd took part in the rally near Moscow, which decided to hold an inaugural conference, elect the union leader and to form trade union units in regions.
At the voting station on the day of referendum, December 6, 2015. Photo: http://newsarmenia.am/news/armenia/nablyudateli-ot-sng-dovolny-khodom-golosovaniya-na-referendume-po-konstitutsionnym-izmeneniyam-v-arm/
14:57, 7 December 2015
"Citizen Observer" claims mass violations at referendum in Armenia
The initiative "Citizen Observer" of the Transparency International Anti-Corruption Centre has published an interim report on the constitutional referendum held in Armenia. At the referendum, 88 violations were recorded at the opening of precincts, about 319 incidents were recorded during the course of the voting, and in 82 episodes observers were subjected to pressure.
Belorechensk juvenile correctional colony. Photo: Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru
14:15, 7 December 2015
"Novaya Gazeta": parents of Ukrainian teenager killed in Belorechensk refuse to bury his body in Kuban
Parents of a 16-year-old teenager, who died in the Belorechensk juvenile correctional colony, were able to get his son's body only after they had written a statement renouncing the funeral in the KrasnodarTerritory, the "Novaya Gazeta" reports. According to the newspaper, warders of the juvenile correctional colony beat the sentenced citizen of Ukraine more severe than other inmates.
Surgery block of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic's Clinical Hospital. Photo: http://www.rkbkbr.ru/o-bolnitse/gallery/operacionnye
12:00, 7 December 2015
Investigators check possible connection of Khadis Bottaev's murder with reforms in hospital
In the criminal case on the murder of Khadis Bottaev in Kabardino-Balkaria, investigators check the version suggesting that the murder is connected with the Khadis Bottaev's activities at his post of the chief doctor of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic's Clinical Hospital.
At the voting station on the day of referendum, December 6, 2015. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
06:17, 7 December 2015
Armenian CEC: 63.35% of voters support constitutional reforms
The Armenian Central Election Commission (CEC) has completed the processing of ballots from all the polling stations of the country. According to the preliminary information, 825,622 voters, or 63.35%, gave their voices in favour of the constitutional reform. This was reported by Tigran Mukuchyan, Chairman of the Armenian CEC.
Law enforcer during CTO. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/nakmessage/2015/12/01/v-dagestane-neitralizovany-dva-bandglavarya-i-boevik-vernuvshiisya-iz-sirii.html
05:23, 7 December 2015
On November 30-December 6, three persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of November 30-December 6, 2015, three persons fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. Of them, two persons were killed, and one person 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.
Participants of the march in Yerevan holds poster ‘No!’ Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
02:37, 7 December 2015
In Armenia, front "No!" claims falsification of constitutional referendum results
In the course of the referendum, ballot stuffing took place, election commission suspended their work, and cases of re-voting also occurred. This was reported by Levon Zurabyan, the leader of the parliamentary faction of the Armenian National Congress (ANC), the head of the headquarters of the front "No!".
March in Yerevan on December 4, 2015. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
01:46, 7 December 2015
In Yerevan, police release nine activists
Nine persons, who were detained during a protest action in the centre of Yerevan, were released from the police station, after the protocols had been compiled. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by activists.
22:44, 6 December 2015
In Yerevan, about 20 marchers detained
The police have detained about 20 people at Republic Square, which hosted the march of supporters of the "New Armenia", the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Homs, Syria. Photo: Tiny CC Fridom House https://www.flickr.com
15:50, 6 December 2015
Relatives of Shamil Umakhanov to challenge verdict in case of IS recruitment
Relatives of Shamil Umakhanov, found guilty on the charge of recruiting militants for the "Islamic State" (IS) in the Stavropol Territory, have announced their intention to appeal against the court's decision. Relatives of Magomed Aliev, another convict, will seek his transfer to Dagestan.
12:27, 6 December 2015
Volgograd truckers refuse to participate in rally near Moscow
Today, a rally has been held at the 92nd kilometre of Kashira Highway. It was organized by the interregional trade union of professional drivers. This was reported by Alexei Ulyanov, a coordinator of the protest action of Volgograd truck drivers.
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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.