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20:24, 3 June 2014
Bganba dismisses two Abkhazian Vice-Premiers
Valery Bganba, the Acting President and the Speaker of the Parliament of Abkhazia has signed decrees on the dismissal of Indira Vardanya, the First Deputy Prime Minister, and Beslan Eshba, a Deputy Prime Minister, the press service of the National Assembly of the Republic reports.
House of a woman whose home suffered from the flood. Baksan District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), May 2014. Photo: the official site of the Baksan District of the KBR, http://www.ba.adm-kbr.ru/
17:06, 3 June 2014
In KBR, volunteers help Kuba-Taba villagers to eliminate flood consequences
More than 20 volunteers are involved in the elimination of consequences of the flood in the village of Kuba-Taba, Baksan District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR). They have already purged up the mudflow canal, which for a long time remained unused, said Aser Nartokov, the head of the village administration.
16:41, 3 June 2014
Makhachkala closes children's club where 19 children got poisoned for five days
On May 30, 22 persons got poisoned in the children's club "Bambino" in Makhachkala. The "Rospotrebnadzor" (Russia's Federal Agency for Consumer Supervision) for the Republic of Dagestan has carried out an inspection and closed the kids club for five days. This was reported by the Dagestani "Rospotrebnadzor". Officials claim having revealed numerous violations of health legislation committed by the cafe.
16:24, 3 June 2014
Azerbaijan: Ilgar Mamedov claimed violation of his rights in SIZO
Ilgar Mamedov, the leader of the civil movement "Republican Alternative" (ReAl), sentenced to seven years of imprisonment, has stated psychological pressure and violation of his rights in SIZO (pre-trial prison). His advocate intends to go to the town of Sheki to study the situation and appeal against his client's rights violations.
Mountains in the Naur District of Chechnya. Photo R S G, http://www.odnoklassniki.ru/group/50747788820557
11:43, 3 June 2014
MfE: earthquake in Chechnya hit nobody and caused no destructions
The Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) of the Chechen Republic has reported that the earthquake that struck the territory of the republic in the afternoon on June 2 had no consequences. Local residents report about some cracks that appeared in foundations and walls of some houses.
A police car. Photo http://uazcentr.ru/
09:41, 3 June 2014
ICRF: eight power agents suffered from two explosions in Ingushetia
Three soldiers and five policemen were wounded by explosions in the Sunzha District of Ingushetia; they were hospitalized. One of the soldiers died in the hospital, the republic's law enforcement bodies have reported.
The defence of Said Amirov and Yusup Djaparov in the courtroom of the North-Caucasian District Military Court. Rostov-on-Don, May 16, 2014. Photo by Oleg Pchelov for the "Caucasian Knot"
08:59, 3 June 2014
Rostov-on-Don: court questions four defence witnesses in Said Amirov's case
On June 2, in Rostov-on-Don, at the trial in the case against Said Amirov, Mayor of Makhachkala, who is temporarily dismissed from office and accused of plotting a terror act, the court interrogated four witnesses invited by the defence.
Kurchaloyevsky District Central Hospital. Chechnya, May 2014. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
07:58, 3 June 2014
In Chechnya, 42 persons hospitalized with poisoning
The presumable reason for the mass poisoning of the villagers of Ishkhoi-Yurt is in the water from an open source they use for drinking, cooking, and other domestic needs. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by the Ministry of Health of Chechnya.
07:39, 3 June 2014
Maxim Zhukov: Dagestan faces cases of threats and attempts to bribe USE public observers
In Dagestan, serious violations have been committed during the Unified State Exam (USE). Meanwhile, parents have made attempts to threaten and bribe public observers. This was announced by Maxim Zhukov, Assistant Chief of the "Rosobrnadzor" (Russia's Federal Supervisory Agency for Education and Science), on June 1 at the meeting with the heads of the departments for education.
Pyotr Zaikin, advocate of Ruslan Kutaev, near the building of the Urus-Martan City Court. May 23, 2014. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:30, 2 June 2014
At trial, witness refutes official version of Ruslan Kutaev's detention, advocate asserts
Today, at the trial in the case against Ruslan Kutaev, President of the Assembly of Caucasian Nations, accused of drug possession, a prosecution witness has given testimony, which conflicts with the official version on the circumstances of the detention of human rights defender.
Community and witnesses in the case against Oleg Sheveiko near the building of the Central District Court of Sochi. June 2, 2014. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:09, 2 June 2014
Court stops case against ex-Chief Architect of Sochi
Today, in Sochi, the court has pronounced the resolution to stop the proceedings in the case against Oleg Sheveiko, ex-Chief Architect, who was accused of negligence, in connection with the expiry of period for prosecution.
19:47, 2 June 2014
ROVD: in Ingushetia, six persons injured in explosions
In Ingushetia, five policemen and one military man were injured in two explosions. This was reported by an official of the Sunzha ROVD (District Interior Division).
Bakhtiyar Guliev. Photo http://www.nidavh.org/
18:36, 2 June 2014
Convicted Bakhtiyar Guliev quits "Nida" Movement
Bakhtiyar Guliev, an activist of the movement "Nida", sentenced to seven years of imprisonment, has made a statement. In his statement, he has announced he quitted the organization. The activist has also appealed to President Ilham Aliev asking for granting pardon to him.
Said Amirov (to the left) and Yusup Djaparov, defence is in the front of the courtroom. Rostov-on-Don, May 13, 2014. Photo by Oleg Pchelov for the "Caucasian Knot"
14:05, 2 June 2014
In Rostov-on-Don, at trial of Said Amirov, court questions defendant's personal assistant
On Monday, in Rostov-on-Don, at the trial in the case against Said Amirov, Mayor of Makhachkala, who was dismissed from office and accused of plotting a terror act, the court has questioned his personal assistant Askhabov. The latter has stated he had never seen Abdulgalimov at the city administration.
11:29, 2 June 2014
In Dagestan, inspector of "Dagestantransgaz" shot dead
In the Khasavyurt District of Dagestan, unidentified persons shelled a Granta car, driven by a staff member of the gas company "Dagestantransgaz". This was reported by the Dagestani Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). The victim died at the place because of his injuries.
09:31, 2 June 2014
Rural teacher shot dead in Dagestan
According to the press service of the Dagestani Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), the attack took place in the village of Komsomolskoe. A man in mask entered the house, shot and killed the teacher, who used to work in the village of Sauri of the Tsuntin District.
Special operation in Kabardino-Balkaria. May 2014. Photo by NAC, http://nac.gov.ru/
00:44, 2 June 2014
From May 26 to June 1, three persons were lost in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from May 26 to June 1, 2014, at least four persons fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus; of them, three persons were killed and one wounded. These are the results of calculations made by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Alexander Ankvab. Sukhum, March 24, 2014. Photo © Ministry of Communications and Mass Media of the Abkhazian President, http://www.abkhaziagov.org/president/press/photo/2014-03-24-140000
22:20, 1 June 2014
Alexander Ankvab hands seal of Abkhazian President over to Valery Bganba
Alexander Ankvab has handed the seal of the Abkhazian President to Valery Bganba, Parliament Speaker, appointed by the Parliament as Acting President of Abkhazia. This was reported by Kristian Bjaniya, Press Secretary of Alexander Ankvab.
Members of the organizing committee of the "Extraordinary Congress of Dagestani Nations" Ruslan Rasulov, Gadzhi Mirzaev and Nurmagomed Gazimagomedov in the office of the Dagestani branch of the party "A Just Russia" after an attempt of holding a meeting has been disrupted. Makhachkala, April 19, 2014. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:28, 1 June 2014
"Extraordinary Congress of Dagestani Nations" offers Ramazan Abdulatipov to resign
On May 31, Makhachkala hosted the "Extraordinary Congress of Dagestani Nations". Delegates to the Congress have proposed the Russian President to dismiss Dagestani leader Ramazan Abdulatipov ahead of schedule and appoint one of the three Dagestani politicians in his position.
04:33, 1 June 2014
Sochi: Kapustin family claim violation of their rights by builders of Olympic facilities
In Sochi, construction of the Olympic facilities led the house of the Kapustin family to the state unfit for living. This was stated by the Kapustin family members. However, despite the expertise, which supports the arguments of the family members, the court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Kapustin family.
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Apti Alaudinov. Photo: Grozny Inform https://www.grozny-inform.ru Apti Alaudinov

Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: REUTERS/Said Tsarnayev Ramzan Kadyrov

Activists reported a lack of information about Belkisa Mintsayeva.

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.