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The words that outraged Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar were incorrectly translated from the Chechen language and published online by "Ukrainian Satanists"*, stated Chechen Mufti Salah Mezhiyev.

Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar called on leading Muslim figures to distance themselves from the anti-Semitic statements made by Chechen Mufti Salakh Mezhiyev, who called Jews "enemies of Allah." Following the rabbi's statement, the Chechen News Agency removed this portion of Mezhiyev's speech from its publication.

A court in Chechnya has ruled to ban the Chechen opposition movement NIYSO throughout Russia, deeming it extremist.

Chechen authorities are failing to investigate Aishat Baimuradova's death and have used her murder to intimidate potential Chechen fugitives and discredit human rights activists. Human rights activists believe the actions of Mansur Soltayev, who has become the face of this campaign, are aimed at deflecting responsibility from the Chechen authorities.

Students from several classes at a private gymnasium in Grozny were transferred to other schools after the Chechen Minister of Education visited the institution and accused its management of violations.

Restrictions imposed due to flight safety concerns have been lifted at Vladikavkaz and Grozny airports.

Airports in Grozny and Vladikavkaz are not accepting or departing aircraft, and Gelendzhik Airport has also limited operations. A drone threat has also been declared in Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, and Stavropol Krai.

The Supreme Court of Russia has approved the creation of the Putin District Court in Chechnya, with five judges.

The murder of Chechen native Ayshat Baimuradova in Yerevan should be thoroughly investigated under Armenian jurisdiction, without interference from Russian and Chechen authorities, human rights activists said.

The Chechen human rights ombudsman published voicemails in which Aishat Baimuradova, who allegedly fled Chechnya, recounted a conflict with human rights activists on his Telegram channel. Commentators called his account absurd, suggesting the audio was falsified.

Confiscation of property for littering is unconstitutional and illegal, but Chechen authorities are interpreting the law liberally, human rights activists, activists, and lawyers have pointed out.

The Chechen authorities' decision to conduct educational talks with girls without head coverings and their parents should be interpreted as psychological violence.