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The counterterrorist operation. Photo by the Russia's National Antiterrorism Committee (NAC)
19:57, 12 April 2024
CTO regime introduced in KBR for the first time since 2021
The counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime, introduced in the territory of Nalchik and the Cherek District, was preceded by the CTO, announced on July 3, 2021, in the cities of Nalchik and Baksan. Then, law enforcers killed five suspected militants.
19:26, 12 April 2024
Student detained in Rostov Region on treason case
In the Rostov Region, law enforcers have reported detention of a student from one of Moscow higher schools suspected of being an accomplice of Ukrainian special services.
Kurban Dalgatov at his parents' house. Photo by the "Chernovik" outlet https://chernovik.net/news/zakryl-kurtkoy-obzor-videokamery-i-telo-kurbana-potaschili-vniz
16:25, 12 April 2024
Three policemen arrested under death case of detainee Dalgatov
A court in Makhachkala has tightened the freedom restriction measure for three policemen, who had been under house arrest within the death case of the detainee Kurban Dalgatov.
Seda Suleimanova. Photo courtesy of the “SK SOS Crisis Group” (included into the register of foreign agents)
23:54, 11 April 2024
Relatives’ words aggravate suspicions about possible murder of Seda Suleimanova
The likelihood that Seda Suleimanova, a native of Chechnya, is dead is quite high, and the suspicions are intensified after a statement of her repeated escape voiced by her relatives, suggests Seda’s friend Lena Patyaeva.
A police raid for migrants documents' check in the Rostov Region. Screenshot of the video posted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Rostov Region on April 4, 2024 https://t.me/gumvdro/186
21:45, 11 April 2024
Human rights defenders note stagy fight for legal migration after terror act at Crocus City Hall
Migrants in the regions of Southern Russia complain about violations of their rights during police raids after the terror act at the Crocus City Hall, but those raids are not as large-scale as the raids on foreigners after political conflicts with post-Soviet republics, human rights defenders note.
A polling station in Grozny. Photo: grozny.tv https://grozny.tv/news/main/60494
20:56, 11 April 2024
Chechen authorities admit use of administrative resources at presidential election
The visiting rate of employees of the Chechen Ministry for Nationalities and of its subordinate institutions at polling stations in Grozny on the days of the presidential election was ensured in accordance with the Mayoralty's plan, which was ultimately exceeded, the ministry has informed.
Oleg Orlov (included into the register of foreign agents). Photo: https://memorialcenter.org/ru/news/ideologicheskaya-vrazhda-protiv-duhovno-nravstvennyh-czennostej (the “Memorial” CHRD (included into the register of foreign agents))
20:09, 11 April 2024
Court denies request to ensure Oleg Orlov's* presence at trial on status of foreign agent
The defence has demanded the personal presence of Oleg Orlov* when the court considers his complaint about being recognized as a foreign agent, but the judge has denied this request. The trial has been postponed until April 25.
Zalina Marshenkulova. Screenshot of the photo posted on the Telegram channel "Zhenskaya Vlast" (Power of Women) on February 9, 2024 https://t.me/vlast_Zh/12092
19:07, 11 April 2024
Journalist Zalina Marshenkulova accused of justifying terrorism
Investigators have accused in absentia Zalina Marshenkulova, a journalist from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), for placing posts justifying terrorism in her Telegram channel.
18:58, 11 April 2024
Elderly believer from Kholmskaya village sent to SIZO
Law enforcers have searched the home of Valery Bailo, a 66-year-old Jehovah's Witness* from the Krasnodar Territory, after which he was placed into custody.
A banner of a picketer at an action in Gadjiev's support, held in Makhachkala. Photo by Ilyas Kapiev for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:35, 11 April 2024
Relatives of Dagestani journalist Gadjiev report preparing for consideration of appeal complaint
Law enforcers did not interfere with the picket in support of Abdulmumin Gadjiev; they only copied the picketers' personal data, Magomed Magomedov, a deputy editor-in-chief of the "Chernovik" outlet, has informed.
15:44, 11 April 2024
Volgograd activists demand to punish TV channel for disclosing personal data
The interregional public organization of advocates and lawyers “Initiative 2018” sent an appeal to the UN and the investigating authorities of Russia concerning the disclosure of personal data and the harassment of activists, which was organized by the “Volgograd-1” TV Channel.
Askhab Uspanov. Screenshot of a video posted on the Telegram channel criticizing the Chechen authorities
23:27, 10 April 2024
Chechen residents outraged by no reaction from authorities to death of Uspanov detained after terror act at Crocus City Hall
The effectiveness of the investigation into the death of Askhab Uspanov is questionable, since the Chechen authorities ignored what happened, human rights defenders emphasize.
Zarema Musaeva. Screenshot of the photo posted on the Telegram channel "Sota" on December 12, 2023 https://t.me/sotaproject/70676
22:59, 10 April 2024
Zarema Musaeva takes increased dose of medication
The health state of Zarema Musaeva in a penal colony is deteriorating: the woman has to take increased dose of insulin and painkillers. Zarema Musaeva was subjected to medical examination at the Republican Hospital of Chechnya, but is not receiving adequate medical treatment, her advocate reports.
The special military operation in Ukraine. Photo: grozny.tv https://grozny.tv
21:06, 10 April 2024
Dagestani authorities worry about searching for those missing at SMO zone
The government of Dagestan has instructed local authorities and public organizations to provide support to relatives and friends of the militaries, who have gone missing in the special military operation (SMO) zone in Ukraine.
Mikhail Balabanov. Photo: https://doxa.team/news/2022-12-27-balabanov-mikhail
19:58, 10 April 2024
Lawyers see threat of severe sentence for Balabanov for setting fire to military commissariat
The announcement of the testimonies given by Mikhail Balabanov during the preliminary investigation could make the verdict heavier, since it contains a confession of hatred towards Russian leadership, lawyers have stated. In their opinion, the defence is unlikely to be able to challenge this confession.
A statue of Themis. Photo: WilliamCho, pixabay.com
19:37, 10 April 2024
Stavropol resident complains about court bias in case of discrediting Russian Army
Vitaly Fedorenko, a resident of the Stavropol Territory, who was found guilty in six cases of discrediting Russian militaries, has stated that in some of his posts placed in the social network, he called for honourable burial of the soldiers who perished in the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine.
Lena Patyaeva, a friend of Seda Suleimanova. Screenshot of the video posted on the Telegram channel "Sota" on April 8, 2024 https://t.me/sotaproject/78934
17:32, 10 April 2024
Seda Suleimanova's friend denies version of her repeated escape
The version by Seda Suleimanova's relatives that she has run away again looks implausible, her friend, Lena Patyaeva, has stated. According to Lena, Seda had said more than once that her relatives could kill her.
Lena Patyaeva. Photo from the page wonderzine_mag https://www.instagram.com/wonderzine_mag/p/C4QRJDOMzI8/ included into the register of foreign agents
22:03, 9 April 2024
Chechen Seda Suleimanova’s friend summoned for questioning in murder case
In Chechnya, an investigator summoned Lena Patyaeva for questioning in the case on the murder of her friend Seda Suleimanova, who was taken away by relatives from Sankt Petersburg and stopped getting in touch with anyone.
Viktor Pivovarov. Photo: Alina Desyatnichenko https://sotavision.world/ included into the register of foreign agents
21:10, 9 April 2024
Priest Pivovarov sentenced to fine in case on discrediting Russian Army
A court in Slavyansk-on-Kuban sentenced Archbishop of the Russia’s Orthodox Church Viktor Pivovarov to a fine of 150,000 roubles, finding him guilty of discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. That was reported by the “OVD-Info”* human rights project.
Screenshot of a video appeal recorded by the healthcare workers in Buinaksk https://chernovik/70059
18:47, 9 April 2024
Healthcare workers from Dagestan complain to President Putin about lack of social benefits
Employees of the children’s hospital in Buinaksk do not receive additional social benefits, healthcare workers complained in their video message to President Putin.
News
Kadyrov called Suleiman Kerimov "brother" 15 months after threatening blood feuds.

One of the temporary memorial plaques. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program. During the week from January 19 to 25, one person was killed in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts.

An arrested teenager. Illustration created by Caucasian Knot using AI in ChatGPT. During the week from December 22 to 28, no casualties were recorded in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts of Russia.

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.