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A criminal case. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru
23:52, 15 December 2022
Case on military's refusal to take part in hostilities reaches court in Krasnodar
Vadim Bai, a contract soldier, is accused of refusing to participate in hostilities; his case will be considered by the Krasnodar Garrison Military Court.
15:05, 15 December 2022
Mother of Volgograd teenager tells details of his repeated detention
The 14-year-old teenager from Volgograd, who was mistaken by law enforcers for a drug dealer in August and brutally detained, was again illegally detained in November, his mother has stated. According to her story, psychological pressure was exerted on her son; now he is forced to visit a psychologist.
The Leninsky District Court. Photo: http://leninsky.wlk.sudrf.ru
14:52, 15 December 2022
Woman from Vladikavkaz suspected of discrediting the army
Law enforcers have drawn up an administrative protocol under the article on discrediting Russian militaries against Zhanna Kabanova, a resident of Vladikavkaz.
The Batal-Khadji rapid reaction detachment; Ramzan Kadyrov (on the right). Collage by the "Caucasian Knot." Screenshot of the video posted on the Kadyrov_95 Telegram channel. Photo: Grozny Inform
23:57, 14 December 2022
Analysts disclose motives for cooperation of Batal-Khadji community with Kadyrov
Cooperation with Ramzan Kadyrov in preparing detachments to be sent to Ukraine became an attempt for followers of Sheikh Batal-Khadji to “whitewash” against the background of the arrests of members of this religious community and the disclosure by investigators of the murder of Ibragim Eldjarkiev, a political analyst and adviser to the leader of Ingushetia believe.
Maria Zakharchenko. Photo by marishka_zakharchenko
21:11, 14 December 2022
Krasnodar activist leaves Russia after law enforcers' phone calls
Marina Zakharchenko from Krasnodar, who was earlier fined for discrediting the Russian Army, has left Russia. According to her story, she was forced to do this because of telephone calls from law enforcers, who promised to open a criminal case against her, if she failed to delete her pacifist posts in the social network.
The Batal-Hadji rapid reaction detachment is part of the "Akhmat" special unit and is already participating in the special military operation (in Ukraine. Screenshot of the video on the Kadyrov_95 Telegram channel
17:09, 14 December 2022
Kadyrov confirms participation of Batal-Hadji members in hostilities in Ukraine as part of "Akhmat" special unit
The Batal-Hadji rapid reaction detachment is part of the "Akhmat" special unit and is already participating in the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine, the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has announced.
The Swedish Migration Agency. Photo https://www.facebook.com/swedeninru/photos/миграционная-служба-швеции-будет-продлевать-визы-для-иностранных-туристов-которы/3850179941688751/
16:58, 14 December 2022
Swedish Migration Agency finds Russia safe for refugee from Chechnya
The Swedish Migration Agency denied asylum to an employee of the Chechen human rights association “Vayfond”, who went abroad after pressure from Ramzan Kadyrov’s subordinates. According to the Swedish Migration Agency, the man can live safely in other regions of Russia.
Leyla Gireeva. Screenshot of the post on Svetlana Anokhina's Instagram* (On March 21, the Tverskoi Court of Moscow banned the activities in Russia of the Meta Company, owning Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in connection with extremist activities)
16:50, 14 December 2022
Human rights defenders consider it dangerous for Leyla Gireeva to stay in Russia
The defence of Leyla Gireeva, a native of Ingushetia, who escaped from domestic violence, has not yet received a response to a complaint in connection with a complaint filed by her relatives about the theft, her lawyer said.
Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot of the video by ABU-SADDAM SHISHANI / YouTube
16:43, 14 December 2022
Spokesman of court in Munich denies information about new questioning of Tumso Abdurakhmanov
Tumso Abdurakhmanov testified at the trial in the case on preparation of the murder of his brother, and the Chechen blogger is not expected to be re-questioned, said Laurent Lafleur, a spokesman for the Munich Higher Regional Court.
Urus-Martan, photo: russia-open.com
23:48, 13 December 2022
Urus-Martan residents claim oppressive situation after law enforcers' conflict
The situation in Urus-Martan after deployment of OMON (riot police) fighters to search for eyewitnesses of the conflict of two law enforcers remains tense; many of the men who videoed the incident were detained, local residents report.
10:28, 13 December 2022
Activists tell about disruption by Rostov law enforcers of action in support of domestic violence victims
Law enforcers came to the "Not Guilty" festival in support of survivors of domestic violence held in Rostov-on-Don and disrupted the event, the organizers of the festival have claimed. However, law enforcers had no claims against the participants in a similar action in Krasnodar.
Magdi Kamalov at a picket. Makhachkala, December 12, 2022. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent
10:26, 13 December 2022
Colleagues of journalist Gadjiev hold two pickets in Makhachkala
In Makhachkala, Magdi Kamalov, a founder of the Dagestani weekly newspaper “Chernovik” (Rough Draft), and journalist Idris Yusupov held pickets. They demanded to stop the criminal prosecution of Abdulmumin Gadjiev.
A conflict in Urus-Martan. December 12, 2022. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot." Screenshot https://chechnyatoday.com/news/360991 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7fS4TEu4oc
10:20, 13 December 2022
MIA veterans consider authorities’ reaction to conflict in Chechen Urus-Martan disproportionate
Five hundred law enforcers sent to Urus-Martan to deal with a minor conflict looks like an overreaction by the authorities of Chechnya, note retired law enforcers Yevgeny Chernousov and Magomed Shamilov. Residents of Urus-Martan will not succumb to the provocative call of Ramzan Kadyrov to fight with seconded security officials, Caucasian expert Ruslan Kutaev believes.
A rally in Strasbourg. Photo by the Assembly of European Chechens
23:49, 12 December 2022
Participants of actions in Europe call on Vainakhs' unity on anniversary of first Chechen war
Rallies dated to the 28th anniversary of the start of the First Chechen Campaign were held in Austria, Germany, France and other European countries. The Chechen Diaspora must remain united, despite the split in the Euro-Ichkerian political field, Shamil Albakov, the press secretary of the Assembly of European Chechens, has stated.
Jan Błachowicz (on the left) and Magomed Ankalaev after the fight. Screenshot of the video posted on the UFC Russia Telegram channel https://t.me/UFCRussia/5589
23:43, 12 December 2022
Kadyrov demands apologies from referees of UFC fight
The draw awarded in the fight of Dagestani fighter, Magomed Ankalaev, with the Pole Jan Błachowicz in the final of the UFC-282 tournament was the result of unfair refereeing, the head of Chechnya has stated, demanding from the head of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) to apologize and announce Ankalaev as the league champion.
The village of Dorgeli, Karabudakhkentsky District of Dagestan. Photo: Murad Kilasov http://www.odnoselchane.ru/
23:41, 12 December 2022
Murder of Dorgeli woman raises issue of domestic violence in Northern Caucasus
A 21-year-old female resident of the Dagestan village of Dorgeli has died from multiple stab wounds; her husband was detained on suspicion of committing the murder.
Anna Kolmagortseva, a blogger. Screenshot of the video posted on Anna Kolmagortseva's YouTube channel "Sochi Community" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYOYjX_IVQ
20:40, 12 December 2022
Court sides with deputy in dispute with Sochi blogger
One of Sochi district courts has obliged Anna Kolmagortseva, a local blogger, to remove the post, which became the reason for the lawsuit lodged by Victor Teplyakov, a deputy of the territorial legislature, and publish a refutation.
Valery Badmaev. Photo by Badma Byurchiev for the "Caucasian Knot"
16:47, 11 December 2022
Criminal case on discrediting militaries opened against Valery Badmaev, journalist from Kalmykia
Valery Badmaev, the editor-in-chief of the "Sovremennaya Kalmykia" outlet, has become a suspect within a criminal case of discrediting Russian militaries; the court forbade him to use the Internet, telephone and mail.
Volunteers at the Grozny airport. Screenshot of the video posted on Ramzan Kadyrov's Telegram channel on December 10, 2022 https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/3185
13:46, 11 December 2022
Kadyrov boasts of sending new group of volunteers to SMO zone
A group of volunteers trained at the Russian Special Forces University has departed from Grozny Airport to the special military operation (SMO) zone, Ramzan Kadyrov has stated.
Valeria and Alexander Dudnikov. Photo by Valeria Dudnikova
23:58, 10 December 2022
Pacifist posts draw law enforcers' attention to couple from Sochi
Valeria and Alexander Dudnikov from Sochi left Russia after the announcement of the partial mobilization. Valeria's pacifist posts in social networks have attracted law enforcers' attention, who visited the Dudnikovs' parents and at their place of registration.
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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.