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Security forces detained several people, demanding they hand over their apartment documents. Image created by Caucasian Knot using AI in the Copilot program.

23:58, 27 May 2026

A Grozny family reported pressure from security forces over their apartment.

Security forces detained several people throughout the day, demanding they provide documents for their apartment in Grozny. After they were given photographs of the documents, they threatened to take the keys. A woman claiming to be an assistant to State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov is attempting to seize the apartment. Four complaints to the Investigative Committee have gone unanswered.

A protester at the Georgian Parliament. Screenshot from Publika's photo from May 27, 2026, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1769447167788159&set=pcb.1769447274454815

23:12, 27 May 2026

Protesters in Georgia called for the country's independence to be defended.

Protesters gathered outside the Georgian parliament on the 546th day of daily protests, holding posters calling for the country's independence.

22:17, 27 May 2026

A Rostov-on-Don resident has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for treason.

The Southern District Military Court found Rostov-on-Don resident Andrei Shilyaev guilty of treason and sentenced him to 21 years in prison. According to investigators and the court, he took and hid explosive devices handed over by a representative of a banned Ukrainian extremist organization.

Participants in the "Strong Armenia" rally in Vanadzor. Screenshot from Samvel Karapetyan's Facebook page* https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122178583442928913&set=a.122095132658928913

21:26, 27 May 2026

Issues of security and statehood of Armenia formed the basis of the pre-election rhetoric

The campaigns of the parties leading the race for seats in Armenia's parliament are built on themes of war and peace, foreign policy choices and their outcomes. The rhetoric is becoming increasingly harsh, while socioeconomic considerations are becoming less important.

20:44, 27 May 2026

Four Dagestani citizens were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in the prison jamaat case.

The Southern District Military Court sentenced four residents of Dagestan to prison terms ranging from 8 to 23 years. According to the court, while serving their sentences in prison, they previously joined a terrorist group and spread its ideology.

19:50, 27 May 2026

Two soldiers from Kabardino-Balkaria were killed in Ukraine.

Alexander Drobitko and Viktor Daalov were killed in the military operation in Ukraine. Since its beginning, at least 397 soldiers from Kabardino-Balkaria have been officially recognized as killed.

18:54, 27 May 2026

Satellite imagery shows possible pollution in the sea near Anapa.

The image off the coast of Anapa shows areas where oil slicks may be present. The image cannot provide a definitive indication of the nature of the slicks, but experts noted that oil spills were recorded on the coast in the village of Volna. The Kuban regional task force reported no spills in Anapa.

17:54, 27 May 2026

A resident of Apsheronsk was convicted of financing an undesirable organization.

The Apsheronsky District Court found local resident Anna Isaeva guilty of providing financial assistance to an organization whose activities have been deemed undesirable in Russia. Isaeva was given a suspended sentence.

16:58, 27 May 2026

The task force reported that tiles were being washed in Tuapse amid volunteers' efforts to clean up fuel oil.

Approximately 32,500 cubic meters of contaminated soil and water-oil mixture have been collected and removed to Tuapse, and rescuers are cleaning the embankment tiles and roadsides, the emergency response team reported. Volunteers continue to clean up fuel oil spills in Tyumensky and Nebug.

14:58, 27 May 2026

Ten supporters of an opposition Armenian party were detained.

In Vanadzor, security forces detained 10 supporters of the Prosperous Armenia Party, three of whom were arrested.

14:00, 27 May 2026

A state of emergency has been declared in Taganrog following a missile attack.

Doctors have described the condition of one of the women injured in the missile attack in Taganrog as critical. Damage to a boiler room left residents without hot water, and authorities have declared a local state of emergency.

13:01, 27 May 2026

Access to two villages in the mountains of Dagestan has been unblocked.

Workers have cleared the road to the villages of Ursun and Khpyuk, but residents of another village in the Kurakhsky district remain without transport links.

12:02, 27 May 2026

Residents of Kabardino-Balkaria supported the custom of distributing meat on Eid al-Adha.

Ahead of the Muslim Feast of the Sacrifice, celebrated today, residents of Kabardino-Balkaria prepared to share with those unable to buy meat due to the rising price of lamb.

11:04, 27 May 2026

More than a hundred Armenian parliamentarians ignored the session for the second day in a row.

Only three of the 107 members of the Armenian parliament attended today's session. Low turnout and the lack of a quorum were recorded for the second day in a row amid preparations for the elections to the new National Assembly.

10:08, 27 May 2026

Two soldiers from the Astrakhan region were killed in combat.

Andrei Zimin and Igor Zakharov from the Kamyzyak district were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 743 soldiers from the Astrakhan region have been confirmed killed.

Broken windows. Illustration created by the Caucasian Knot using AI in the Copilot program.

09:11, 27 May 2026

Homes of Tuapse residents damaged in drone attack

Five private homes and one apartment building were damaged today as a result of a drone attack in Tuapse. A fire also broke out at the marine terminal.

Relocation of former internally displaced persons to the Khojaly district. May 26, 2026. Photo: Report https://report.az/ru/vnutrennyaya-politika/pereselivshimsya-v-hodzhaly-9-semyam-vrucheny-klyuchi-ot-kvartir

08:12, 27 May 2026

Nine Azerbaijani families have returned to the former Karabakh conflict zone.

Twenty-nine members of Azerbaijani families who fled during the Karabakh conflict have returned to five villages in the Khojaly district. They were given keys to their homes.

Taganrog. Photo: Dimon2007 https://ru.wikipedia.org/

07:14, 27 May 2026

Two people were taken to hospital after a missile attack in Taganrog.

A rocket was destroyed in Taganrog this morning, with two victims requiring medical attention. Several cars caught fire as debris fell.

06:24, 27 May 2026

Two fighters from the Volgograd region were killed in Ukraine.

Contract soldier Igor Agapov and mobilized soldier Dmitry Kryzhko were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,793 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.

05:27, 27 May 2026

Alexey Ulyanov's case has reached court.

The case of Volgograd blogger Alexei Ulyanov, accused of extortion, has been referred to court.

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