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A training ground. Photo https://mod.gov.az/ru/foto-arhiv-045/
22:42, 20 April 2020
Azerbaijan announces shelling attack on its village in Karabakh conflict zone
The positions of the Azerbaijani troops in the village on the border with Armenia and in the Karabakh conflict zone were shelled 30 times within 24 hours, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan reported.
Law enforcers called for reinforcements in Vladikavkaz. April 20, 2020. Photo by Emma Marzoeva for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:32, 20 April 2020
In North Ossetia, protesters throw stones and bottles at law enforcers
In Vladikavkaz, a spontaneous protest action against the regime of self-isolation is underway. Law enforcers called for reinforcements. Protesters began throwing stones and bottles at the law enforcers.
Screenshot of the article "Doctors in Camouflage", published on the website of the "Novaya Gazeta" on April 18
14:30, 20 April 2020
"Novaya Gazeta": in Chechnya, law enforcers struggle with coronavirus instead of doctors
Residents of Chechnya are so scared by authorities and law enforcers that they are afraid to inform doctors about COVID-19 symptoms, the "Novaya Gazeta" newspaper writes. The information from the letter from Kadyrov's press secretary to the editor-in-chief of the "Novaya Gazeta" should lead to a check for coronavirus in the Chechen hospital, the journalist, Elena Milashina, has emphasized.
14:28, 20 April 2020
Coronavirus statistics in Chechnya shows different perception of epidemic by residents and authorities
The increase in the number of coronavirus cases has to do not only with the infection spread, but also with the growing number of tests, experts have explained. The doubts of residents of Chechnya about the quarantine efficiency are caused primarily by the position of the authorities, Svetlana Gannushkina, a human rights defender, believes.
The woman who had raised through a social network 190,000 roubles for her child's surgery. Screenshot of the video by the Grozny TV channel https://newsvideo.su/video/12594852
14:24, 20 April 2020
Social network users stand up for woman who raised money to treat her child in Chechnya
The woman from the Gudermes District, who was publicly criticized by officials for raising money for treating her child, had asked for help because of hopelessness, Instagram users have suggested.
A resident of Chechnya publicly apologizes for his realtives' raising money for a child's treatment. Screenshot of the report of the "Grozny" TV Channel https://newsvideo.su/video/12594852
11:17, 20 April 2020
Resident of Chechnya publicly apologizes for raising money for his niece treatment
The head of the Gudermes District has criticized, on the TV air, the woman who has raised money through social networks for the treatment of a child in parallel with receiving help from the Kadyrov Foundation. A woman's relative apologized to the camera for her.
An Easter service in the Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral in Baku. April 19, 2020. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
11:15, 20 April 2020
Azerbaijani temples hold Easter services without parishioners
At night on April 20, temples of Azerbaijan held their Easter services without believers because of anti-coronavirus measures.
12:36, 19 April 2020
Seven PFPA activists arrested during quarantine
Over the past ten days, the number of arrested members of the Popular Front of Azerbaijan (PFPA) has reached seven. Ali Kerimli, the party leader, is deprived of the Internet and mobile communication, the party has informed.
Garegin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians. Photo: https://www.armenianchurch.org/index.jsp?sid=1&id=16769&pid=1
12:18, 19 April 2020
Call of Garegin II to release Kocharyan faces criticism in Armenia
Robert Kocharyan, the second president of Armenia, is the only one arrested person, whom Catholicos Garegin II has called to release because of the coronavirus threat, residents of Armenia have noted, suggesting that the clergyman's initiative is a political one.
Tbilisi under quarantine. Screenshot from the Caucasian Knot video: https://youtu.be/FaQ5qT_-ARM
19:25, 18 April 2020
Georgia: emergency regime extended due to rising number of coronavirus infections (+video)
During the last 24 hours, the number of COVID-19 infection cases in Georgia went up by 15 and reached 385. The country's president announced the extension of the state of emergency until May 10.
Ramzan Kadyrov at the sitting of the operative headquarters, April 17, 2020. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGmx9mlRG7E
18:46, 18 April 2020
Kadyrov threatens to dismiss officials for quarantine violations
Amid the growth of the number of coronavirus cases in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has prohibited residents from leaving their homes on April 18 and 19. The state servants, who break the ban will be dismissed, he has warned.
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. Screenshot: https://www.facebook.com/nikol.pashinyan/videos/249534899567190/
17:45, 18 April 2020
Armenian authorities allocate USD 306 million for anti-crisis measures
The Armenian government has started implementing 13 programmes to support small and medium-sized businesses, as well as helping the population to mitigate the economic and social consequences of the coronavirus epidemic, the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, stated on April 17.
17:25, 18 April 2020
Astrakhan activist fined for insulting Putin in social network
The Leninsky District Court of Astrakhan has fined the activist, Alexei Tyurin, by 30,000 roubles for an insulting statement in a social network addressed to President of Russia. Tyurin associates his persecution with his picket against the constitutional reform.
12:57, 18 April 2020
Rights defenders claim torture of prisoner from Chechnya
Khumaid Khaidaev, a native of Chechnya, was brutally tortured after the prisoners' riot at the Angara colony; he was not provided with medical care, the "Civil Assistance" Committee has stated.
'Inguri' border checkpoint. Screenshot: https://1tv.ge/ab/news/egrmti-atcha-ashmqs-tchvmtcti-amshqa-rzm-azcaara-hanbaxmnhwei-afotoazhabzhь/
12:41, 18 April 2020
Residents of Gali District lose medical care in Georgia after border closure
Patients with chronic diseases from the Gali District of Abkhazia cannot get their scheduled treatment in Georgia after the border was closed due to the coronavirus threat. Locals also have difficulties with foodstuffs.
Screenshot of Instagram post by Arsen Fadzaev: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Fn8N1j4JC/
12:29, 18 April 2020
Federation Council approves transfer of Military Glory Day for Beslan Mourning Day
The law on the transfer of the World War II Ending Day from September 2 to September 3 has been approved by the Russian Federation Council. The decision was made contrary to the opinion of Arsen Fadzaev, the Senator (Council member) from North Ossetia.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot from video posted by ChGTRK 'Grozny': https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=vz5uSD2Z_2Y&feature=emb_logo.
12:14, 18 April 2020
AI demands from Kremlin to react to threats addressed to Milashina
Russian authorities should investigate the new threats of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, to Elena Milashina, an observer of the "Novaya Gazeta" newspaper, and stop the persecution of journalists and human rights defenders in the republic, the Amnesty International (AI) has stated.
08:36, 18 April 2020
Authorities link deceased in Ingushetia with infection during religious rites
All those who died from coronavirus infection in Ingushetia were village elders and took part in collective religious ceremonies. Crowded meetings in villages continue contrary to recommendations of authorities and theologians.
Znamensky Church in Khasavyurt. Photo: https://ru.wikipedia.org/
08:21, 18 April 2020
Dagestani "Rospotrebnadzor" bans visiting temples and cemeteries
Until the end of April, residents of Dagestan will be able to visit cemeteries only for funerals; while access to worshiping is prohibited, says the resolution of the chief sanitary doctor of Dagestan.
Djambulat Gasanov. Screenshot from video posted by the Caucasian Knot
22:32, 17 April 2020
Dagestani human rights defender Djambulat Gasanov claims being beaten by law enforcer
Law enforcers detained Djambulat Gasanov and four other persons who were accompanying Larisa Bachieva, an activist of the Makhachkala movement "Our City". Djambulat Gasanov claimed being beaten by a top-ranking law enforcer.
News
Protesters on Rustaveli Avenue. Photo: Mindia Gabadze / Publika Protests outside the Georgian parliament have continued for 519 days.

Protesters in Tbilisi. Photo: Publika Protesters in Tbilisi supported the demands of parents of children with Duchenne syndrome.

The body of a Georgian soldier has been delivered to Tbilisi. Screenshot from Publika's photo from April 26, 2026. The participation of Georgian fighters in fighting in Ukraine has raised questions about their motivations.

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.