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Ukrainian refugees in a regional temporary accommodation centre. June 2014. Photo: the Rostov regional department of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies (MfE)
02:09, 2 July 2014
Volgograd Region put under SoE due to inflow of refugees from Ukraine
On July 1, the state of emergency (SoE) was introduced in the Volgograd Region because of the dense inflow of Ukrainian citizens from the warfare are, the regional government has reported.
Enver Kisriev. Photo: Yury Timofeev RFE/RL
00:23, 2 July 2014
Kebekov trying to improve image of "Imarat Kavkaz" among public, experts say
The Kebekov's statement about the unacceptability of terror acts against the civilian population may indicate his desire to improve the image of the "Imarat Kavkaz" in the eyes of the general population. However, it is too early to speak about any change of militants' tactics, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
19:24, 1 July 2014
KBR resident to face trial on charge of involvement in IAF
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), the Prosecutor's Office has approved the indictment in the criminal case against Eduard Khodorkovsky, detained in June 2013 and accused of involvement in an illegal armed formation (IAF). The criminal case has been brought to court.
14:26, 1 July 2014
In Armenia, 29 life prisoners stop their hunger strike
As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), on June 30, the 29 hunger-striking life prisoners stopped their protest after the call of the Minister.
Armed militants base. Kabardino-Balkaria, Baksansky District, March 13, 2013. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/
14:08, 1 July 2014
"Imarat Kavkaz" leader calls on militants to abandon suicide bombings and terror acts against civilians
In a video record posted on the Internet, Ali Abu-Mukhammad Kebekov, the leader of the organization "Imarat Kavkaz", which had been recognized in the Russian Federation as a terrorist organization, has announced inadmissibility of inflicting damage to life and property of civilians.
Leyla Yunus. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:45, 1 July 2014
Baku: security service prevents Ali Kerimli and Leyla Yunus from meeting OSCE PA delegation
In Azerbaijan, local security agents have disrupted the meeting of Ali Kerimli, the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), with a group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who came to Baku to hold a session of the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe).
Special operation. Photo nac.gov.ru
12:44, 1 July 2014
Derbent residents report on shootout throughout all night of June 26
Residents of the city of Derbent have reported on the long-lasting shooting, evacuation of a residential neighbourhood and electricity cut-off during the special operation, held in Derbent at night of June 26.
Construction of the Fisht Olympic stadium. Sochi, summer 2013. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:34, 1 July 2014
"Olimpstroy": final cost of Sochi Olympic Games amounts to 1.524 trillion roubles
The final cost of the programme of preparation to the Sochi Winter Olympic Games has amounted to 1.524 trillion roubles, including VAT. This was announced by the statement of operations for 2013, published by the state corporation "Olimpstroy".
Ukrainian refugees in Rostov Region. June 2014. Photo by the Regional Ministry for Emergencies (MfE)
11:30, 1 July 2014
MfE transports more than 5000 Ukrainian refugees from Rostov Region to other regions of Russia
As of the morning of July 1, 5080 Ukrainian refugees were already sent from the Rostov Region to the other regions of southern Russia. This was reported by the Regional Ministry for Emergencies (MfE).
Participants of the action of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party. Tbilisi, March 27, 2013. Photo by Beslan Kmuzov for the "Cuacasian Knot"
07:13, 1 July 2014
Tbilisi: UNM supporters protest against Gigi Ugulava's summoning for interrogation
On June 30, in central Tbilisi, near the building of the government's chancellery, a protest action was held under the motto "To Europe without political persecutions!" The action was attended by several hundred supporters of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party dissatisfied with the call for questioning of the former Mayor of Tbilisi Gigi Ugulava.
Shore protection works in Imereti Lowland. Sochi, June 2013. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
04:16, 1 July 2014
Sochi residents complain about closure of Imereti Lowland beaches
In Sochi, about 100 residents of the village of Mirny have appealed to the City Mayor and the Governor of the Krasnodar Territory with a request to open access to the beaches of the Imereti Lowland for residents and guests of the resort during the summer season.
01:00, 1 July 2014
OSCE PA Committee calls on Azerbaijan's authorities to release human rights defender Anar Mamedli
The Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) has adopted a number of amendments to the draft resolution on access to justice, rule of law and political prisoners.
Andzor Akhokhov (in the centre). Photo http://aheku.org/
18:19, 30 June 2014
KBR court sentences organizer of anti-Olympic action to six months of conditional imprisonment on charge of ammunition possession
The Nalchik City Court has sentenced Andzor Akhokhov, a resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), an organizer of the action against the 2014 Olympic Games, who was accused of illegal possession of ammunition, to six months of conditional sentence.
The Moscow City Court. Photo http://mosgorsud.su/
16:46, 30 June 2014
Azerbaijani native Orkhan Zeinalov refuses to confess of killing Moscow resident Yegor Scherbakov
Orkhan Zeinalov, a native of Azerbaijan, accused of the murder of Yegor Scherbakov, a resident of Moscow District of Biryulyovo, has pleaded not guilty in the Moscow City Court. However, the defendant has claimed he understands the indictment filed against him.
Institute of qualification improvement of pedagogical staff. Graduates and their parents waiting for their turn to consider appeals for chemistry and social studies. Makhachkala, June 29, 2014. Photo by Natalya Kraynova for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:40, 30 June 2014
In Dagestan, head of Committee against Corruption complains about underestimation during USE
Salikh Gadjiev, the head of the Dagestani office of the Committee against Corruption, has addressed a letter to Ramazan Shakhnavazov, Prosecutor of the Republic of Dagestan. In his letter, Salikh Gadjiev has reported on biased scoring at the Unified State Exam (USE), which was passed by his son Magomed Gadjiev.
15:55, 30 June 2014
On June 23-29, nine persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from June 23 to June 29, 2014, at least nine people suffered from the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, including seven casualties and two wounded persons. These are the results of the calculations made by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Shirvani Chalaev. Blog of a composer Ramazan Fataliev, http://blog.fatramab.ru/
12:02, 30 June 2014
Composers and musicologists speak in defence of current national anthem of Dagestan
Alexandra Pakhmutova, Andrei Eshpay, Alexander Sokolov and other famous Russian composers and musicologists have sent a letter in defence of the current national anthem of Dagestan to the head of the republic Ramzan Abdulatipov, who had offered to adopt a new version of the anthem.
Cable-laying to the Olympic palaces. Sochi, summer 2013. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:09, 30 June 2014
Sochi residents of Mirny micro-district report threat of flooding caused by Olympic construction
The construction of Olympic facilities on artificial embankments caused a permanent threat of flooding in the Sochi micro-district named Mirny, say locals. The Sochi Mayoralty says that they prepare compensations to owners of damaged houses.
Sochi's Adler district. Photo http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Adler_downstairs.jpg
08:58, 30 June 2014
Verdict in case of beating up builder Solovyov appealed against in Sochi
The verdict passed in the case of beating up Pavel Solovyov, a builder of Olympic facilities in Sochi, where an ex-policeman Sergey Kuznetsov was the defendant, has been appealed against, said the Solovyov's advocate.
Evgeny Vitishko. Photo from his personal page at Vk.com, http://vk.com/e.vitishko
06:49, 30 June 2014
Krasnodar ecologist Evgeny Vitishko complains to Prosecutor's Office about massive violations of prisoners' rights
Ecologist Evgeny Vitishko has filed a complaint to the Prosecutor's Office of the Tambov Region. In his complaint, the ecologist has pointed out to themassive violations ofthe prisoners' rights. This was reported by the pressservice of the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" (EcoWatch).
News
The recovered weapon. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. During the week from February 2 to 8, no casualties were recorded in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts.

Two natives of Dagestan are accused of financing terrorism.

A Buinaksk resident was sentenced to a long prison term for assisting militants.

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.