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Benyamin Pogosyan, Ovsep Shurkhudyan, Naira Ayrumyan. Photo by the official newspaper of the Armenian Ministry of Defence http://www.hayzinvor.am/ru/18540.html, screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05NlPOGnC_g&t=1049s; Noyan Tapan's personal page on Facebook
23:43, 14 January 2022
Political analysts point out disadvantages of sending Armenian troops to Kazakhstan
Nikol Pashinyan did not have a chance to refuse to send Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) troops to Kazakhstan, but the participation of the Armenian military forces in the peacekeeping mission will worsen the Armenia’s relations with Western countries and may lead to the Armenia’s withdrawal from the CSTO due to the confrontation between Russia and the West, political analysts suggest.
Salim Khalitov. Photo: screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eqOvRZ3EBCo
23:40, 14 January 2022
In Dagestan, activist succeeds in seeking acquittal in case on police disobedience
In Makhachkala, a court closed a case against activist Salim Khalitov after finding the accusation of disobedience to the police unfounded. The defence announced filing a complaint against policemen and intends to demand compensation for the arrest of Salim Khalitov.
Azad Isazade, an expert; Mekhman Aliev, the Director of the "Turan" News Agency. Photo: screenshot of the video https://turan.az/ext/news/2020/6/free/Interview/ru/124781.htm/001 by Aziz Karimov
23:32, 14 January 2022
Baku political analysts link border escalation with invasion of CSTO forces into Kazakhstan
A new round of armed conflict on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border began amid the entry of peacemakers into Kazakhstan; and Armenian authorities are looking for a pretext for deploying CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) forces in the border conflict zone, Azerbaijani political analysts believe.
16:12, 14 January 2022
Azerbaijani journalist fined for publication about shelling of Shusha
In Azerbaijan, Ibishbeili Fikret Faramaz oglu, the head of the jamaz.info website, has been fined by 500 manats (USD 300), at the request of the General Prosecutor's Office (GPO), for publishing the information that should not be distributed on the Internet.
Ali Aliev. Photo by the press service of the "Citizens and Development" Party https://news.day.az/society/1426449.html
16:08, 14 January 2022
Azerbaijan: head of oppositional party convicted for slander
A court in Baku has sentenced Ali Aliev, the chairman of the oppositional "Citizens and Development" Party, to five months in prison after finding him guilty of defamation under a lawsuit filed by Emil Djafarov, a border guard. The defence treats the verdict as a political order.
16:06, 14 January 2022
Azerbaijan hands Armenian shepherd over to Russian peacemakers
A resident of Armenia, who got lost today near the Azerbaijani border, has been handed over to Russian peacemakers, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Ilez Barakhoev. Screenshot of the video by the Fortranga channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YGfj_Vy4rg
15:57, 14 January 2022
Akhmed Barakhoev's son answers to Kadyrov's statements about Ingush activists
A son of Akhmed Barakhoev, an activist convicted of extremism after the rally in Magas, has demanded that from the head of Chechnya to admit his statements as "unnecessary." After Ilez Barakhoev's statement, Kadyrov contacted him and they had a "respectful conversation," the activist's son has informed.
A gathering in the village of Benoi. Screenshot of the video by the "Grozny" TV Company https://www.instagram.com/p/CYqi9Spp0qE/
15:53, 14 January 2022
At gatherings, residents of Chechnya condemn "provocateurs" from Ingushetia
At mass gatherings held in mosques of Chechnya, officials and clergymen have condemned "provocateurs" from Ingushetia, demanding from them to stop insulting Chechens. A series of apologies amid Kadyrov's ultimatum to Ingushes have aggravated the conflict of residents of the two republics, journalists have noted.
Ramzan Kadyrov (on the left) and Yakhya Khadziev (screenshot of the video with his apologies to Kadyrov). Collage by the “Caucasian Knot”. Photo" "Grozny Inform"; screenshot of the video @grozny_inform https://www.instagram.com/p/CYo-ff2qVEQ/
23:58, 13 January 2022
Khadziev apologizes to Kadyrov by his personal initiative, analysts believe
Yakhya Khadziev, a former Ingush official, apologized to fellows from his teip (family clan) for his warm meeting with Ramzan Kadyrov. Shortly after that he apologized to the leader of Chechnya, and the analysts interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot” believe it is unlikely that Yakhya Khadziev has apologized under pressure.
23:53, 13 January 2022
Defence of Azerbaijani oppositionist Gadjiev requests court to postpone trial
The trial against oppositionist Shakhin Gadjiev, accused of drug trafficking, began in the Ganja City Court on Grave Crimes. Shakhin Gadjiev pleaded not guilty and complained about torture.
The government building in Yerevan located on Republic Square. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:51, 13 January 2022
In Yerevan, protesters demand deployment of EU peacekeepers in conflict zone
People continue to die because of the hostilities on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the activities of Russian peacekeepers look ineffective amid deaths of people. Activists and human rights defenders demanded to deploy international military forces on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Karabakh rescuers in the course of search for casualties' bodies. Screenshot of the page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=266078712204971&set=a.204085831737593
19:24, 13 January 2022
Military's remains found in Nagorno-Karabakh
In the course of searching works in Matagis, the remains of another soldier were found, the Nagorno-Karabakh Emergency Service has informed.
Screenshot of the video with the military servicemen, who mocked at the monument in a military unit in the Krasnodar Territory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYHqMO-o4bU
19:21, 13 January 2022
Members of Chechen and Dagestan communities apologize for soldiers after monument desecration
The military servicemen, who mocked at the monument in a military unit in the Krasnodar Territory, did not realize what they were doing, Muslim Magomadov, a member of the Council for Interethnic Relations under the Governor of the Krasnodar Territory, has stated and apologized for them.
A video appeal made by Tumso Abdurakhmanov's relatives. Screenshot of the video published on Instagram "Чечня онлайн" https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeU4rhgwlC/
19:13, 13 January 2022
Oppositionists tell about fate of relatives kidnapped in Chechnya
The videos that show relatives of the activists and bloggers who oppose Chechen authorities, only allows judging that they are alive, but doesn't at all mean that they are at large, Oleg Orlov, a human rights defender, has pointed out. Tumso Aburakhmanov, a blogger, has confirmed that in this video one of his relatives is being held hostage.
The troops of the Collective Peacemaking Forces in Kazakhstan. Photo by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defence www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS-aIqgi07o
18:36, 13 January 2022
Political analysts dispute about implications of Kazakhstan operation for Pashinyan
The removal of Armenian militaries from Kazakhstan and their short presence there are beneficial for Nikol Pashinyan, but they won't add to his popularity, Armen Vardanyan believes. The West has influenced the prompt withdrawal of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) troops, but Armenia's reputation has still suffered, Ovsep Khurshudyan has stated.
Yakhya Khadzkhiev, former head of the Republican Department for Religious Affairs of Ingushetia, at a meeting with Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot of the video https://t.me/fortangaorg/10835
13:26, 13 January 2022
Apologies for meeting Kadyrov highlight acuteness of Chechen-Ingush territorial dispute
Kadyrov's supporters have voiced out new threats against residents of Ingushetia after the former Ingush official repented to his fellow countrymen for his warm communication with the head of Chechnya. Ramzan Kadyrov has become non-hands-shaking for entire Ingush teips (family clams) since he initiated a revision of the border between the republics, analysts assert.
Screenshot of the video with Ramzan Kadyrov on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/CYojgIyoE5J/
13:23, 13 January 2022
Kadyrov gives Ingushes three days to put forward claims against him
After the threats to authors of statements that Chechen authorities had illegally taken away the Ingush territories, Ramzan Kadyrov demanded from Ingush people to voice all the claims against him within three days.
At the village gathering, relatives of a Katar-Yurt villager have apologized for his words. Screenshot of the video https://www.instagram.com/p/CYoJ-KXoq4d/
13:19, 13 January 2022
Katar-Yurt villager expelled from village for words about blowen mother in Chechnya
At the village gathering, relatives of a Katar-Yurt villager have apologized for his words that the preconditions for normal life in Chechnya are wealth or a blowen mother; and the man himself was expelled from the village.
Gyulmira Aslanova, a spouse of journalist Polad Aslanov, at a protest action. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWOkpKJ25aY
00:48, 13 January 2022
Journalistic organizations call for release of Polad Aslanov
Azerbaijani journalist Polad Aslanov, who continues his hunger strike in prison, is being subjected to moral and psychological pressure, his spouse says. International journalistic organizations call for the release of the imprisoned journalist.
The detention of Tofig Yagublu, an opposition politician. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw0fCxk2BNA
20:09, 12 January 2022
Azerbaijani Prosecutor’s Office refuses to investigate beating of oppositionist Tofig Yagublu
The Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan refused to launch an investigation into a criminal case in connection with a complaint filed by opposition politician Tofig Yagublu who claimed he had been beaten by law enforcers. The defence called the arguments of the Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan about the absence of corpus delicti as groundless.
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The sentence against Rostov judges was upheld

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.