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01:57, 10 June 2026

A Moscow court has extended Alina Dzhikaeva's arrest.

The arrest of Sapa editor-in-chief Alina Dzhikaeva has been extended for another month.

01:40, 10 June 2026

A Georgian citizen was convicted in absentia in Russia for participating in fighting in Ukraine.

A Russian court sentenced Georgian citizen Nuri Mitagvaria in absentia to 14 years in prison, recognizing him as a participant in military operations on the Ukrainian side.

Officials at the scene of the emergency. Photo: Kizilyurt District Administration Press Service / Telegram

00:45, 10 June 2026

Two districts of Dagestan were left without gas after an explosion near Kizilyurt.

The fire on the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline has been extinguished, but gas supply to Kizilyurt, part of Makhachkala, and villages in the Kizilyurt and Kumtorkalinsky districts has been cut off. The cause of the emergency was a technical failure; rumors of a gas pipeline explosion are unfounded, the mayor of Kizilyurt stated.

23:57, 9 June 2026

Protesters in Tbilisi demanded the release of Afgan Sadygov.

Participants in a rally outside the Georgian parliament on the 559th day of daily protests expressed solidarity with journalist Afgan Sadigov, who was arrested in Azerbaijan.

23:23, 9 June 2026

Two parliamentary candidates from the "Strong Armenia" party have been arrested.

Arrest warrants have been issued for six parliamentary candidates from the "Strong Armenia" party, whom investigators believe are involved in large-scale bribery and money laundering.

22:33, 9 June 2026

Hundreds of people were evacuated after explosions on a gas pipeline near Kizilyurt.

Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from three villages in Dagestan's Kizilyurt district following an explosion and fire on the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline. According to authorities, there are no casualties.

22:04, 9 June 2026

A soldier was convicted in Nalchik for failing to report to his unit.

A court in Nalchik sentenced Islam Zazoev to a year in prison, finding him guilty of evading military service during mobilization.

21:17, 9 June 2026

Social media users ridiculed Kondratyev's comments about fuel oil on beaches.

Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev commented on the summer vacation season, stating that fuel oil has "always been present" on beaches. Telegram users found the governor's reasoning absurd.

20:43, 9 June 2026

The Investigative Committee is interested in Makhachkala residents' complaints about the lack of social facilities.

A complaint from Makhachkala residents, who claimed that a site designated for future social facilities had been transferred to private ownership for commercial development, led to a pre-investigation investigation.

19:47, 9 June 2026

Some of the defendants in the case of the storming of the presidential palace in Tbilisi have been released.

Eight defendants in the October 4 storming of the Georgian presidential administration building have been released after reaching a plea bargain. They were sentenced to three years' probation in exchange for their guilty pleas.

18:48, 9 June 2026

Lawyer Gakhramanov called the criminal case persecution for his work.

The preliminary investigation into the case of Azerbaijani lawyer Zabil Gahramanov has been completed, and he has been charged with four criminal offenses. Gahramanov denies all charges and believes he is being persecuted because of his professional activities.

17:50, 9 June 2026

The death toll of Azerbaijani citizens in the Sea of Azov has increased.

The bodies of two more Azerbaijani citizens have been found in the Sea of Azov following the drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zirkon. This brings the total number of Azerbaijani fatalities to six.

16:52, 9 June 2026

Two soldiers from Dagestan were killed in Ukraine.

Tagir Navruzbegov and Shalbuz Magomedov from the Kurakhsky District were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, officials have publicly named at least 1,974 Dagestani combatants killed there.

16:02, 9 June 2026

The Prosecutor General's Office of Armenia has opened a criminal case against Gagik Tsarukyan.

Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan is suspected of large-scale tax evasion and has been banned from leaving the country.

15:26, 9 June 2026

The Armenian opposition demanded a recount of votes at 555 polling stations.

The opposition parties Prosperous Armenia and Wings of Unity, as well as the Armenia bloc, demanded that the election commission recount the votes at 555 polling stations.

14:28, 9 June 2026

Demand for tours to Anapa has almost doubled amid the unresolved problem with beaches.

Despite the authorities' failure to fully prepare Anapa's beaches for the season, demand for vacations in the resort town has nearly doubled, and the beaches themselves are already seeing a large number of vacationers.

13:34, 9 June 2026

The victory of Pashinyan's party in the parliamentary elections has made the Kremlin look like the loser.

The Kremlin-loyal Armenian opposition failed to consolidate in the National Assembly elections due to Russian political strategists' poor understanding of Armenian public sentiment and the internal elite dynamics, according to Russian political scientists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot."

12:35, 9 June 2026

The mayor of Izberbash's personal watering of flowers on a city street has sparked controversy online.

A video has circulated on social media showing Izberbash Mayor Rasul Bakayev personally watering flowers on a city street. Residents of Izberbash, commenting on the video, called on him to focus on administrative work. They pointed out a number of unresolved issues in the city, including water shortages and dilapidated roads.

11:37, 9 June 2026

A fighter from the Rostov region was killed in a military operation.

Viktor Yakovlev from Gukovo was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 898 soldiers from the Rostov region have been officially recognized as killed.

Gukovo residents are recording a video message to the authorities. Still from the video: https://vk.com/wall521404728_1525

10:38, 9 June 2026

Residents of Gukovo recorded a video message to authorities demanding an end to the closure of kindergartens.

In Gukovo, residents of the Antratsit mine village recorded a collective video appeal to the authorities demanding an end to the closure of kindergartens in the city. The education department explained that this is being done to optimize facilities and save money.

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