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Idris Arsamikov. Photo https://www.kavkazr.com/a/bytj-geem-dlya-nih-uzhe-prestuplenie-zaderzhannogo-v-moskve-urozhentsa-chechni-peredali-kadyrovtsam/32274445.html
23:59, 24 February 2023
MEPs demand Arsamikov's release
The Group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on LGBT Rights has called on the Chechen authorities to release Idris Arsamikov, who was detained in Moscow and taken to his homeland.
23:57, 24 February 2023
In Europe, activists hold rallies on anniversary of Vainakhs' deportation
In Paris and Vienna, members of the Chechen Diaspora have held rallies on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of Stalin's deportation of Chechens and Ingushes (collectively also treated as Vainakhs).
The deportation of Chechen and Ingush people. Screenshot of the video by the user vainakh38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKmb-WX0OI0
15:13, 24 February 2023
At deportation anniversary, Kadyrov limited himself to cursing Stalin
In Chechnya, the absence of mourning events in memory of deportation victims indicates Kadyrov's desire not to aggravate the situation on the eve of the anniversary of the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine, analysts believe.
A screenshot from the "The Cage Looks for a Bird" trailer posted on Kira Kovalenko's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHElcLzJR7M
14:58, 24 February 2023
At Berlinale, Malika Musaeva's film tells about Chechen women's hard fate
Malika Musaeva's debut film "The Cage Looks for a Bird" was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This is the only film from Russia and the first in the Festival history entirely in the Chechen language.
A monument complex in memory of the victims of the deportation of Ingushes. Photo by Anzhela Matieva
00:43, 24 February 2023
Ingush residents honour memory of compatriots perished during years of deportation
In Nazran, a prayer in memory of those who died during the years of the deportation ordered by Stalin was read out by the elders and the leader of the republic. Believers were reading prayers in the mosques of the republic to pay tribute to the memory of those who perished during the years of the deportation and dispensing sadaqa (charity) to the poor and large families.
Screenshot of the photo from Tumso Abdurakhmanov's Telegram channel posted on February 23, 2023 https://t.me/abusaddamshishani/5337
23:52, 23 February 2023
Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov reacts to version of assassination attempt
When commenting on social media users’ questions about an assassination attempt, Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov promised to provide details in the nearest future. Blogger’s brother Mukhammad is alive, the Chechen human rights association “Vayfond” reports.
Yaroslav Savin. Photo from his personal account on the "VKontakte" https://vk.com/savinparnas
20:11, 23 February 2023
Activist Yaroslav Savin hospitalized after hunger strike
Yaroslav Savin, the secretary of the Astrakhan branch of the "Party of People's Freedom" (Parnas), was hospitalized after being released from the special detention centre, where he went on a hunger strike.
The Makhachkala Garrison Military Court. Photo http://mgvs.dag.sudrf.ru
20:05, 23 February 2023
Court refuses to consider mobilization complaints lodged by Dagestani fathers of large families
The Makhachkala Garrison Military Court has refused to consider the lawsuits against illegal mobilization lodged by four fathers with many children, citing the lack of powers of attorney from the mobilized fathers themselves.
The deportation of Chechens to Kazakhstan. Photo: https://tengrinews.kz
19:57, 23 February 2023
Seventy-nine years since Vainakhs' deportation
Today marks 79 years since the deportation of Chechens and Ingushes to Kazakhstan and Central Asia. There are no official events dated for this anniversary in Chechnya.
Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev (on the left). Photo https://sksos.org
18:48, 23 February 2023
Rights defenders from SK SOS Crisis Group report growth of appeals for help from Northern Caucasus
In 2022, the number of complaints about harassments due to sexual or gender identity has tripled in Northern Caucasus the SK SOS Crisis Group has informed.
Zarema Musaeva. Photo https://www.vgoroden.ru/novosti/prokuratura-sochla-neobosnovannym-soobshheniya-o-prestuplenii-po-delu-musaevoy-iz-nizhnego-novgoroda-v-chechnyu-id369414
16:13, 23 February 2023
Zarema Musaeva complains about deterioration of her health in SIZO
Long and frequent court hearings affected the health state of arrested Zarema Musaeva, who is accused of assaulting a law enforcer. The arrested woman stated that her health deteriorated in a SIZO (pre-trial prison) in Chechnya and her eyesight began to fade.
A rally in Nalchik. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNvo-9KMwvs
16:11, 23 February 2023
Trial in case against participant in protests against mobilization in Nalchik terminated
A case on discrediting the Russian Armed Forces instituted against Svetlana Semyonova, who participated in protests against mobilization, has been closed by court due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
A detention facility. Photo: Gennady Anosov / Yugopolis
19:33, 22 February 2023
Native of Chechnya denied judge challenge in case of justifying terrorism
The defence of Ibragim Khachukaev, a native of Chechnya, accused of justifying terrorism, has sought to mitigate the measure of his freedom restraint and challenged the judge, but the Supreme Court of Chechnya has upheld the decision to extend Khachukaev's arrest and found no grounds for challenging the judge.
The Volgograd Garrison Military Court. Photo: riac34.ru
19:11, 22 February 2023
Resident of Volgograd Region challenges mobilization conscription in court
The Volgograd Garrison Military Court has started considering the case of Dmitry Denisov, a mobilized person, who had accused his district military commissariat (registration and enlistment office) and the draft commission of being called up for mobilization without a medical examination, although he told the members of the commission that he had serious chronic diseases.
A solo picket in support of Abdulmumin Gadjiev. Makhachkala, December 5, 2022. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent
23:48, 21 February 2023
Gadjiev's colleagues note Makhachkala townspeople's positive reaction to pickets
Salim Khalitov, an activist, Magomed Magomedov, a deputy editor-in-chief of the "Chernovik" outlet, and Idris Yusupov, a journalist, who went out to solo pickets in support of Abdulmumin Gadjiev, their colleague, have noted a particularly active reaction of passers-by to their actions.
Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Photo: https://twitter.com/Ugraina/status/1107321423851335680
23:11, 21 February 2023
Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov announces resumption of his activities
Tumso Abdurakhmanov, a Chechen blogger and critic of Ramzan Kadyrov, has posted a video in his YouTube channel announcing the resumption of his activities. He did not explain his absence for 3.5 months.
Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot of the video by the ABU-SADDAM SHISHANI / YouTube
19:56, 21 February 2023
Blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov, Kadyrov's critic, gets in touch with rights defenders
Tumso Abdurakhmanov, a Chechen blogger, has got in touch with human rights defenders, but failed to specify the reason for his long silence and his current whereabouts.
Malsag Uzhakhov, Zarifa Sautieva and Akhmed Barakhoev (from left to right), March 2021. Photo by Bagaudin Myakiev
19:50, 21 February 2023
Advocates state violations of Ingush activists' rights by the court
The defendants in the "Ingush case" were awakened mid-night and taken to court; and in response to elderly people's request to bring them later, the judge threatened to conduct the trial without them, the activists' advocate has stated.
Vadim Kharchenko*. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpQQBLzwJzs *Included by the Russian Minister of Justice into the register of foreign agent
23:46, 20 February 2023
Disappearance of blogger Vadim Kharchenko* in Krasnodar Territory alarms his acquaintances
Vadim Kharchenko*, a blogger from Gelendzhik, has not been in contact for two weeks, his acquaintances say. They express their fear for the life of the blogger. Vadim Kharchenko* was arrested in a criminal case on discrediting the Russian Armed Forces, sources reported.
Yaroslav Savin. Photo from his personal page on the "VKontakte" social network https://vk.com/savinparnas
23:06, 20 February 2023
Astrakhan activist Savin goes on hunger strike at IVS
Yaroslav Savin, a member of the political council of the regional branch of the "Parnas" Party, earlier imprisoned for petty hooliganism, has announced a hunger strike at the special detention centre (also known as IVS).
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Protest outside the Georgian Parliament. Screenshot from Interpressnews photo from February 7, 2026, https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/861329-parlamenttan-akcia-mimdinareobs Participants in a march for education joined pro-European protests in Tbilisi.

The Georgian Military Highway is open to all vehicles.

Supporters of European integration took to the Georgian parliament for the 436th day in a row.

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.