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Russia’s military servicemen. Photo: press service of the Ministry of Defence of Russia https://мультимедиа.минобороны.рф/multimedia/photo/gallery.htm?id=109307@cmsPhotoGallery
13:58, 10 June 2022
Lawyers explain risks for militaries for refusing to go to Ukraine
For their refusal to go to the special operation in Ukraine, military servicemen, including those from the regions of the North-Caucasian and Southern Federal District (NCFD and SFD), face the risk of being accused of disobeying an order, but the criminal articles on desertion and unauthorized abandonment of a military unit are not applicable in these cases, lawyers have pointed out.
Savely Morozov. Photo courtesy of Savely Morozov
13:29, 10 June 2022
In Stavropol, activist fined for discrediting militaries
The Oktiabrsky District Court of Stavropol has fined Savely Morozov, an activist, by 40,000 roubles, finding him guilty of discrediting the Russian Army.
Borjomi employees hold a strike. Screenshot: https://web.telegram.org/z/#-1404451300
11:25, 10 June 2022
Striking "Borjomi" workers complain to Ombudsperson about discrimination
The bosses of the IDS "Borjomi" Company have paid wages only to those workers who had signed contracts; and those who disagree with the new working conditions are under pressure, strikers said at their meeting with Nino Lomdjariya, the Georgian Ombudsperson.
Opposition supporters in Yerevan streets, May 2022. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
11:04, 10 June 2022
Opposition blames Lavrov for pressing Armenia on Nagorno-Karabakh issue
Sergey Lavrov, the head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), is putting pressure on the Armenian authorities, demanding that they give in to Azerbaijan and Turkey on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, activists of the National Democratic Pole (NDP) have stated at a rally held near the Russian Embassy to Armenia. They demanded to declare Lavrov a persona non grata in Armenia.
08:46, 10 June 2022
Two inmates stop hunger strike in support of Talekh Bagirzade
Djabbar Djabbarov, a convicted activist of the "Muslim Unity" Movement (MUM), has stopped his hunger strike, declared in solidarity with Talekh Bagirzade and his demand to punish law enforcers for blasphemy, due to his health problems. Under the threat of a ban on telephone conversations with relatives, the journalist, Polad Aslanov, has also stopped his hunger strike.
Georgian border guards. Photo: https://www.trend.az/scaucasus/georgia/3271730.html
08:32, 10 June 2022
Residents of Northern Caucasus systematically denied entry to Georgia
Without explaining the reasons, Georgian border guards refuse to let natives of Northern Caucasus into Georgia, the residents of Chechnya, Dagestan and Ingushetia interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have stated.
Bidzina Ivanishvili. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QLffnm4wHM
23:28, 9 June 2022
European Parliament demands to impose sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili
Members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution in which they pointed to the harassment of the media and threats to the safety of journalists in Georgia. Authors of the resolution suggested that the Council of Europe impose sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili because of his participation in the persecution of journalists and political opponents.
The European Court of Human Rights. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-88hSwHudE
23:11, 9 June 2022
Azerbaijani oppositionist considers unfair ECtHR’s decision on complaint against his arrest
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) excluded from the list of the cases under consideration a complaint about the pre-trial arrest of Azerbaijani oppositionist Alikram Khurshudov after the government promised to pay compensation to him. The oppositionist himself said that he refused a settlement agreement with the authorities and was dissatisfied with the amount of compensation.
Protest rally in Yerevan, May 2022. Photo by Armine Martirosyan
19:28, 9 June 2022
Armenian opposition supporters call on Lavrov to comply with agreements on Nagorno-Karabakh
An opposition march was timed to coincide with the visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Yerevan. Participants of the march have expressed their hope that Russia will fulfil its obligations as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group and will not go beyond the statements adopted by the co-chairs on the fate of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Adam Delimkhanov. Photo: press service of the State Duma http://duma.gov.ru/multimedia/photo/11310/
19:12, 9 June 2022
Internet users react with irony to Delimkhanov’s statement about timing of special military operation
The special military operation in Ukraine may be completed before the end of the year, suggests Adam Delimkhanov, a State Duma member from Chechnya. Some Internet users point out that only the president of the country may talk about the timing of the end of the special military operation, and other users considered the deadline mentioned by Adam Delimkhanov to be too long.
Askhabali Alibekov. Image made from video posted at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgXra9fVrsI
18:53, 9 June 2022
Second protocol on discrediting Russian army drawn up against “Wild Paratrooper” blogger from Novorossiysk
In Novorossiysk, another protocol under the article on discrediting the Russian armed forces was drawn up against Askhabali Alibekov, known as an author of the “Wild Paratrooper” blog, after he posted a video on the Internet calling for a stop to the special military operation in Ukraine. The second protocol threatens Askhabali Alibekov with a criminal case.
Detention of members of the terrorist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami. Photo: FSB press service
15:12, 9 June 2022
FSB reports detention of members of "Hizb ut-Tahrir"* cell in Rostov-on-Don
Thirteen members of the terrorist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami"* in Rostov-on-Don are suspected of recruiting local Muslims and migrants, the Russian FSB (Federal Security Bureau) has informed.
Savely Morozov. Photo courtesy of Savely Morozov
14:58, 9 June 2022
After refusal from service, Stavropol activist accused of discrediting militaries
Savely Morozov, an activist from Stavropol, has asked for a chance to undergo an alternative military service. The drafting commission has listened to his arguments; and on the following day law enforcers drew up a protocol on discrediting the Russian Army against him.
The Gorobchenko spouses. Photo by Badma Byurchiev for the Caucasian Knot
14:40, 9 June 2022
Parents of children-AIDS casualties complain about Kalmyk authorities' indifference
For more than 30 years, authorities have failed to react to requests of parents of children infected with HIV, who later died from AIDS; the victims' parents asked for compensations or monthly benefits.
Ali Aliev. Photo: press service of the "Citizens and Development" Party, https://news.day.az/society/1426449.html
11:25, 9 June 2022
Supporters of oppositionist Ali Aliev go on hunger strike in Baku
Two deputy chairmen of the "Citizens and Development" Party (CDP) have gone on a hunger strike in solidarity with their leader, Ali Aliev, who is protesting against his groundless criminal prosecution.
Vehicle of the "Rosgvardiya". Photo: press service of the "Rosgvardiya" https://t.me/RosgvardOfficial/878
11:12, 9 June 2022
"Mediazona"*: KBR leads in number of "Rosgvardiya" fighters who refused to take part in special operation
More than 500 natives of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) have refused to participate in the special operation in Ukraine and returned to their homeland. Fighters from Krasnodar, Vladikavkaz, Cherkessk, Stavropol and other Russian regions have also left the combat zone. All of them were later fired under a disciplinary article; only a small part of them have tried to challenge their dismissal in court, the "Mediazona"* outlet has informed.
Volunteers before being detached to Ukraine. Photo: IA ‘Grozny-Inform’
08:42, 9 June 2022
Daudov names total number of fighters sent from Chechnya to Ukraine
Magomed Daudov, Speaker of the Chechen Parliament, has announced, on air of the "Grozny" TV Company, the total number of fighters sent from the territory of Chechnya to Ukraine – a total of 8172 people.
Policemen during a protest action in Yerevan, May 2022. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
08:28, 9 June 2022
Armenian opposition accuses authorities of double standards
Oppositional MPs were not invited to the conference on judicial reform to avoid discussing undesirable issues, including the issue of political prisoners, protesters in Yerevan have stated.
Kiss on an escalator in the shopping center of Makhachkala. Image made from video posted by Novoye Delo Telegram Channel on June 8, 2022, https://t.me/novoedelo/9461
23:31, 8 June 2022
Telegram users argue about a fight over a kiss in a Makhachkala shopping centre
A video of a fight in a Makhachkala shopping centre caused disputes on Telegram. Some users supported the man who reproached a guy for a public kiss, while others considered the reaction to the behaviour of the young couple to be too harsh.
Talekh Bagirzade. Photo: http://minval.az/news/123494659
23:15, 8 June 2022
Law enforcers unlikely to be punished for insulting God, Azerbaijani lawyers say
When commenting on the demand of Azerbaijani activist Talekh Bagirzade to hold law enforcers accountable for offensive remarks insulting God, lawyers have said it is unlikely to result in a serious punishment for law enforcers.
News
Three Georgian political prisoners have been charged with playing cards in prison.

Timofeev's defense called the denial of asylum and the plans for deportation from Georgia unlawful.

Ibrahim Yaganov (designated a foreign agent). Still from video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Hsrl6Hcgo from January 30, 2026. Yaganov's* comments on the Lata tragedy sparked outrage in Abkhazia

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.