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"Caucasus-2016" military exercises, Prudboy training ground, Volgograd Region, September 2016. Photo: http://мультимедиа.минобороны.рф/multimedia/photo/gallery.htm?id=32251@cmsPhotoGallery
03:50, 14 September 2016
Russian experts claim no relationship between military exercises "Caucasus-2016" and "Agile Spirit"
The military exercises "Caucasus-2016" in the south of Russia and the NATO "2016 Agile Spirit" in Georgia, which took place in early September in the immediate vicinity of each other, were not related. This was stated by Russian military experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
ARTICLE 19 logo. Photo: http://www.humanrightscareers.com/5-excellent-job-vacancies-to-advance-freedom-of-media-and-expression/
01:28, 14 September 2016
"Article 19" demands to immediately release Zhalaudi Geriev
The human rights organization "Article 19" has called on the authorities to review the case against Zhalaudi Geriev, a correspondent of the "Caucasian Knot", who was sentenced in Chechnya for three years of imprisonment.
Zhalaudi Geriev. Photo from Geriev's Facebook page, www.facebook.ru
22:50, 13 September 2016
Signatures being collected online for fair consideration of Geriev's case
The initiative group of friends of the journalist of the "Caucasian Knot" Zhalaudi Geriev, sentenced to three years in prison on charges of illegal drug possession, has initiated the collection of signatures to the petition posted on the "Change.org" open civil platform.
Participants of EcoWatch anti-fire expedition combat fire in Shapsug, Krasnodar Region, September 2016. Photo: http://ewnc.org/node/23061
20:36, 13 September 2016
Russian MoJ puts "EcoWatch" on register of foreign agents
The inter-regional environmental and human rights public organization "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" (EcoWatch) has been recognized today as a foreign agent on the outcomes of the check conducted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of Adygea.
Zhalaudi Geriev. Photo from journalist's Facebook account, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003823334397
20:30, 13 September 2016
RUJ expresses concern about fate of Geriev
Today, a statement in support of Zhalaudi Geriev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, sentenced to three years in prison, was issued by the Russian Union of Journalists (RUJ).
Magomed Nurbagandov. Screenshot of the video posted by user E2E4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU3Z4AUOskw
16:47, 13 September 2016
Abdulatipov offers to award title of Hero of Russia to slain policeman
Dagestani authorities will petition about awarding the title of Hero of Russia to policeman Magomed Nurbagandov, who was killed by militants after he refused under the threat of execution to urge his colleagues to leave law enforcement bodies, Ramazan Abdulatipov, the head of the republic, said today.
Members of "Sasna Tsrer" grouping that captured the police building in Yerevan, July 23, 2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
15:53, 13 September 2016
Yerevan: opposition supporters demand to release "Sasna Tsrer" members
Today, at the parliament building of Armenia, an action was held in support of the detachment "Sasna Tsrer", whose members held captured for two weeks the building of the police PPS in Yerevan. Supporters have called on MPs to promote the release of detachment members and other political prisoners.
Forest fire-fighting. Photo: http://ewnc.org/node/23065
13:46, 13 September 2016
"Greenpeace" activists detained in Krasnodar before press conference
Policemen detained "Greenpeace" activists in Krasnodar on their way to a press conference, dedicated to fighting forest fires in the Krasnodar Territory. Four persons were taken to the police station of the Tsentralny District of Krasnodar.
Abuzeid Vismuradov. Photo: Vkontakte page of "Akhmat" Fighting Club, https://vk.com/fc_akhmat?z=photo-75444015_431963283%2Fwall-75444015_11379
11:16, 13 September 2016
Head of Kadyrov's security service was hospitalized after road accident with Torshin
On September 11, in a traffic accident in the Naur District of Chechnya, Yuri Torshin, an adviser to Ramzan Kadyrov, perished. According to the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE), a bike running in front of him toppled over; and Yuri Torshin, who drove a Harley-Davidson tricycle, tried to manoeuvre, but lost control.
Karen Karapetyan. Photo: http://ru.armeniasputnik.am/politics/20160908/4845814.html
11:08, 13 September 2016
Karen Karapetyan appointed Prime Minister of Armenia
Today, the President of Armenia has signed a decree to appoint Karen Karapetyan to the post of Prime Minister of Armenia.
Arthur Bekbolatov. Screenshot of the video: http://ren.tv/novosti/2016-09-13/opublikovano-video-doprosa-uchastnika-rasstrela-policeyskogo-otkazavshegosya
07:27, 13 September 2016
Source: Bekbolatov tells details of killing police officer Nurbagandov
The detainee Arthur Bekbolatov gives confessions about his involvement in murders of tourists in the Sergokalin District and road-and-post (DPS) inspectors in Izberbash, a law enforcement source told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent on September 12.
03:22, 13 September 2016
Azerbaijani runner Elena Chebanu wins her second medal at Paralympics
This time, Elena has taken the third place in the women's 200 meters run at 23.80 seconds. This bronze medal is her second one at Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Alexei Volchenko. Photo: RFE/RL
01:24, 13 September 2016
Kuban farmers prepare new tractor march to Moscow
On September 14 in Ryazan, at the All-Russian Farmers' Congress, farmers from the Krasnodar Territory and other regions intend to discuss preparations for a new tractor rally to Moscow, said Alexei Volchenko, an activist.
Greenpeace activist extinguishes the fire. Photo: http://www.greenpeace.org/russia/ru/news/blogs/forests/c/blog/50815/
21:34, 12 September 2016
Ecologists decide to stop anti-fire Kuban expedition
Activists of the "Greenpeace" and the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" (EcoWatch) fear for their lives and health, said Dmitri Shevchenko, deputy coordinator of the "EcoWatch".
Muslims near the metro station in Moscow. Photo by Murad Shikhakhmedov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
17:24, 12 September 2016
Council of Muftis reports 100,000 praying at Moscow Jami
Collective prayers in honour of the Eid al-Adha took place in ten locations in Moscow, but the largest number of believers, about 100,000, came to the Moscow Jami (Cathedral Mosque), the "Caucasian Knot" was informed at the Russia's Council of Muftis.
Sacrificial animal. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
16:19, 12 September 2016
2000 Ingush families receive help for Eid al-Adha
The celebrations of Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayram) in Ingushetia cover 98% of local population, Yakhya Khadziev, the Head of the Department for Religious Matters under the Head of the Republic of Ingushetia (RI), told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Police officer. Photo: Maxim Tishin / Yugopolis
15:45, 12 September 2016
ICRF announces detention of two suspects of killing policeman Nurbagandov
Arthur Bekbolatov and Aziz Djamaludinov are suspected of involvement in the murder of Dagestani policeman Magomed Nurbagandov; both are detained, the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has reported today. Two other suspects, Magomed Khalimbekov and Amalatbek Bagatyrov, were killed during a special operation on September 7, the ICRF has added.
Mourning ceremony in memory of Gadjiakhmed Kaziakhmedov, Makhachkala, May 13, 2016. Photo: http://www.riadagestan.ru/
12:51, 12 September 2016
Resident of Dagestan declared wanted within Kaziakhmedov's murder case
Kyamal Ramazanov, a resident of Derbent, has become a figurant in the murder case of Gadjiakhmed Kaziakhmedov, the father of the former Mayor of Derbent.
09:02, 12 September 2016
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of September 5-11
Competitions of Paralympic Games, which bring together athletes from the countries of Southern Caucasus; resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Ovik Abramyan; two special operations and detentions of top-ranking police officers in Dagestan; verdict to journalist Geriev, pronounced by the Chechen court, which resulted in condemnation by human rights defenders; military exercises at training grounds in Georgia and Southern Russia, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of September 5-11, 2016, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
Participants of opposition rally. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
07:36, 12 September 2016
Opposition doubts effectiveness of new government in Armenia
The appointment of Karen Karapetyan to the post of Armenian Prime Minister will not change the socio-economic situation in the country. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Aram Manukyan, Deputy Chairman of the opposition "Armenian National Congress" (ANC) Party.
News
The name of the officer from Stavropol killed in the Kursk region has been revealed.

The serviceman was convicted in Kabardino-Balkaria for desertion.

The name of the killed soldier from Dagestan in Ukraine has been revealed.

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.