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00:55, 8 May 2026

Power engineers reported the complete restoration of power supply in Makhachkala.

Power supply to all consumers in Makhachkala, where more than 90,000 residents were left without power due to a substation fire, has been restored, according to the company Dageenergo.

23:58, 7 May 2026

Support for children with Duchenne syndrome was on the agenda of the protests on Rustaveli Avenue.

On the 526th day of protests, protesters outside the Georgian parliament once again supported the demands of parents seeking the purchase of a modern drug for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

23:27, 7 May 2026

Security forces detained in Georgia for beating protesters in 2024

Five former and current security officials have been detained in Georgia on charges of violence against participants in pro-European protests in 2024. Victims, activists, and opposition party representatives have called the detentions a farce and an attempt to deceive the public.

22:43, 7 May 2026

A fire at a substation left tens of thousands of Makhachkala residents without power.

Over 90,000 customers in Makhachkala were left without power due to a fire at the Novaya substation. Dagenergo employees reported on their efforts to repair the damage and plans to soon restore power to residents' homes.

21:49, 7 May 2026

A priest was attacked in the Elista Cathedral.

A man with a knife attacked Archpriest Anatoly Sklyarov in the Kazan Cathedral, wounding him. The diocese described the attacker as "mentally ill."

From left to right: Irakli Nadiradze, Paata Manzhgaladze, Paata Burchuladze, Murtaz Zodelava, Lasha Beridze at the rally 04.10.25. Screenshot of photo "Interpressnews" https://www.interpressnews.ge/ru/article/174819-po-delu-4-oktiabria-paata-burchuladze-murtaz-zodelava-iraklii-nadiradze-lasha-beridze-i-paata-ma ndzhgaladze-prigovoreny-k-7-tornike-mchedlishvili-nika-gventsadze-iraklii-chkhvirkiia-k-5-a-iraklii-shaishmelashvili-k-2-godam-lisheniia-svobody.

20:57, 7 May 2026

The defense called the verdict in the case of the storming of the presidential palace in Georgia illegal.

The Tbilisi City Court sentenced the organizers and participants of the October 4, 2026, protest, the day of the municipal elections, to lengthy prison terms. The protest culminated in an attempt to storm the presidential palace. The defense called the sentence politically motivated.

Pollution on Primorsky Beach in Tuapse. Screenshot from the Telegram channel "My Tuapse" from May 7, 2026, https://t.me/my_tuapse/35084

20:45, 7 May 2026

Calls for Tuapse residents to become more actively involved in beach cleanups are being made on social media.

Tuapse residents are calling on residents, including resort owners, to help clean up the beaches. Localized oil spills continue to be found on the uninhabited beach in Tuapse, along the shores of Olginka and Shepsi, the ecologist reported.

20:00, 7 May 2026

Three soldiers from the Rostov region were killed in Ukraine.

Sergei Boychenko, Dmitry Imanbaev, and Valery Shchevelev from the Chertkovsky District were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 891 fighters from the Rostov Region have been officially recognized as killed.

19:32, 7 May 2026

The Armenia-EU summit gave Pashinyan an advantage ahead of the parliamentary elections.

The Armenia-EU summit addressed only general issues and did not touch on topics important to Yerevan, particularly Karabakh refugees and prisoners of war. Nevertheless, it clearly demonstrated that the current government is taking real steps toward the country's European integration, which could be important for voters in the parliamentary elections, according to Russian and Armenian analysts.

18:33, 7 May 2026

Karabakh politicians convicted in Baku demanded that the Armenian authorities pay attention to their problems.

Former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan appealed to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, demanding he identify those responsible for supporting Armenian prisoners. Former Nagorno-Karabakh Parliament Speaker David Ishkhanyan asked the Armenian Human Rights Defender to help convey the charges and sentence to the family.

Ulviya Ali. Photo: https://jam-news.net/ru

17:33, 7 May 2026

The President of the Voice of America* called for the release of Ulviya Ali.

The arrest of journalist Ulviyya Ali in Baku is politically motivated, said Michael Abramovich, head of Voice of America*, calling on Azerbaijani authorities to review the charges and release her, and in the meantime, ensure normal conditions of detention. In a letter from a pretrial detention facility, Ulviyya Ali alleged systematic physical and psychological abuse of prisoners.

Zukhra Muzaeva. Photo: https://nezagorami.media/post/honor-killing

16:36, 7 May 2026

Lack of contact with a Chechen resident has raised concerns about her fate.

Zukhra Muzayeva, a 25-year-old Chechen resident and mother of three, has been missing since April. According to sources, she may have been the victim of an "honor killing," the "Freedom (Not) Around the Corner" project reported, citing her acquaintances. Zukhra's father confirmed that she is abroad.

15:33, 7 May 2026

Krasnodar political prisoner Vladimir Yarotsky was found dead in a prison colony.

Political prisoner Vladimir Yarotsky, convicted of spreading fake news about the army and desecrating symbols of military glory, was found dead in the Khadyzhensk penal colony. According to human rights activists, the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) has ruled his death a suicide.

14:36, 7 May 2026

The state of Tuapse after the "black rains" has alarmed social media users.

The streets of Tuapse, far from the city center, remain dirty after oil rains, but there's no sign of cleanup, a local resident complained. Some commenters suggested she join the city cleanup, while others pointed out that this is the responsibility of the government and businesses.

13:33, 7 May 2026

Pashinyan cited the election campaign as the reason for his refusal to attend the Moscow parade.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that he will not attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow, as he will be campaigning for the parliamentary elections. The statement comes amid dissatisfaction with Armenia's actions, voiced by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

12:35, 7 May 2026

A fighter from Stavropol was killed in Ukraine.

Kirill Maksimov was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 944 soldiers from Stavropol have been officially recognized as killed.

Republican Psychoneurological Dispensary. Photo: https://yandex.ru/maps/org/respublikanskiy_psikhonevrologicheskiy_dispanser

11:36, 7 May 2026

The court ordered a Derbent resident suspected of murdering her daughter to undergo treatment.

Investigators requested that the Derbent resident, in whose baby's body was found, be sent to the Republican Psychiatric Dispensary for treatment until October 8, 2026. The court granted the request.

09:36, 7 May 2026

Five fighters from Kabardino-Balkaria were killed in a military operation.

Aslanbek Shogenov, Andrey Podgorny, Murat Liyev, Timur Shikhalakhov, and Asker Shibzukhov from the Baksan district were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 392 fighters from Kabardino-Balkaria have been officially recognized as killed.

07:41, 7 May 2026

The military reported downing UAVs over five regions of the Southern Federal District.

A large-scale drone attack was recorded in the Rostov region. Residents of Sochi, Sirius, and Adler heard a series of explosions.

06:41, 7 May 2026

The property of former Deputy Defense Minister Tsalikov has been seized.

The court has seized Ruslan Tsalikov's property worth more than 7 billion rubles.

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