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04:19, 2 June 2026

The opposition and activists in Armenia have reported pressure from the authorities.

In recent days, security forces have conducted searches at the offices of the Strong Armenia and Prosperous Armenia parties and detained at least 15 people. Opposition representatives have accused the authorities of abuse of administrative resources and pressure. The mothers of the victims have made similar claims against the authorities.

03:20, 2 June 2026

Environmentalists and activists have reported the destruction of the natural landscape of Anapa's beaches.

The swimming season in Anapa officially kicked off amid a storm that turned the sand brought to the beaches into a sticky mud, turning the coastal waters brown. Environmentalists and activists believe the beach fill is an attempt to exploit the budget at the expense of the unique ecosystem.

02:21, 2 June 2026

Gyumri residents confirmed reports of pre-election pressure on military base employees.

Armenian citizens working at the Russian military base in Gyumri are being urged to vote against Nikol Pashinyan's party in the parliamentary elections under threat of losing their jobs. Employees and entrepreneurs whose businesses cater to the military link their livelihoods to the base.

01:23, 2 June 2026

A Malgobek resident is suspected of justifying terrorism.

A young man whose social media posts Ingush security forces deemed a justification for terrorism is under house arrest.

00:25, 2 June 2026

Former Judge Khakhaleva's Disputed Property Has Given Reason for Investigation

The origin of the assets of former Krasnodar Regional Court judge Elena Khakhaleva, which the Prosecutor General's Office is demanding be turned over to the state, is being investigated under articles of fraud and money laundering.

23:57, 1 June 2026

Pro-European protests in Tbilisi continue for 551 days.

On the 551st day of continuous protests on Rustaveli Avenue, protesters called for children with Duchenne syndrome to receive the necessary medications. Parents of the affected children, in turn, announced their readiness to go on a hunger strike.

23:23, 1 June 2026

Rosselkhoznadzor has extended the import ban to include grapes and stone fruits from Armenia.

Since June 2, Russian restrictions on imports of Armenian produce have been extended to fresh grapes and stone fruits, including cherries. A previously imposed ban on tomatoes and cucumbers has already created difficulties for farmers selling their produce.

22:27, 1 June 2026

Security officials have stated that they have no claims against Prisyazhnyuk's wife.

Kirill Prisyazhnyuk's wife, Sabihat, confirmed that he was brought from Makhachkala to St. Petersburg in connection with a case that occurred 20 years ago. Security forces have no complaints against Sabihat, who was previously taken away for questioning.

21:36, 1 June 2026

Human rights activists have identified the reason for the pressure on Belkisa Mintsayeva.

Belkisa Mintsayeva's ex-husband, who accused her of kidnapping their youngest daughter, demanded that she provide power of attorney to sell her apartment in exchange for custody of the children, the human rights project "Motherless Caucasus" reported.

20:42, 1 June 2026

An acting mayor of Nalchik has been appointed.

Azamatgeriy Ashkhotov, the head of affairs and the government of Kabardino-Balkaria, became acting mayor of Nalchik following the sudden death of Taimuraz Akhokhov.

19:43, 1 June 2026

Rosselkhoznadzor announced restrictions on fish imports from Armenia.

Only two fish farms are allowed to import fish from Armenia; the remaining companies must suspend certification for shipments to Russia, Rosselkhoznadzor stated. According to the Fish Union, Armenia accounts for approximately 7% of Russia's trout supplies.

Vitaly Votanovsky. Video still from "Alfa News" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrGP1uJlbKA&t=7s

19:40, 1 June 2026

The case of Votanovsky* for ignoring foreign agent markings has reached court.

A criminal case for evading the duties of a foreign agent against Vitaly Votanovsky*, author of the Telegram channel "Titushki in Krasnodar," has been filed with the Prikubansky Court of Krasnodar.

18:44, 1 June 2026

The right of return to Karabakh has become a topic of discussion on social media.

Karabakh is an internationally recognized part of Azerbaijan, and the return of families who fled during the Karabakh conflict to these lands restores justice, Azerbaijani social media users noted. Parliamentary elections in Armenia could impact the prospects for the return of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh to their homes. The settlement of Karabakh is lagging behind the stated rate, the analyst noted.

17:48, 1 June 2026

Teenagers in Stavropol are suspected of failing to report a planned terrorist attack.

Seven teenagers and one adult resident of Stavropol are suspected of failing to report a crime. Investigators believe they concealed information they had about a planned terrorist attack from law enforcement.

16:48, 1 June 2026

New palm oil emissions have been spotted in the Temryuk district amid government silence.

Volunteers discovered new palm oil spills in the village of Volna. Authorities in the Temryuk district concealed the leakage of 4,000 tons of palm oil into the Black Sea.

15:48, 1 June 2026

A fighter from Dagestan was killed in a military operation.

Murad Gazimagomedov from Khasavyurt was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 1,956 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.

12:59, 1 June 2026

Zakharova's comments about Yerevan's "anti-Russian course" sparked controversy on social media.

Many Facebook* users found Maria Zakharova's disapproval of Armenia's refusal to allow Russian observers to participate in the parliamentary elections inappropriate. Their opponents supported the Russian government's claim that Western influence is shaping Yerevan's policies.

11:56, 1 June 2026

Two fighters from the Volgograd region were killed in Ukraine.

Dmitry Avilov and Alexander Tarasov from the Ilovlinsky District were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,799 soldiers from the Volgograd Region have been officially recognized as killed.

10:58, 1 June 2026

The number of hospitalized cafe patrons in Pyatigorsk has risen to 41.

Of the 50 people who sought medical attention for food poisoning symptoms after visiting a café in Pyatigorsk, 41 have already been sent to hospital. Markers of the bacteria that cause salmonella were found in the victims.

09:59, 1 June 2026

Cable cars on Elbrus have resumed operation.

Three cable cars, previously shut down due to strong winds, have resumed operation at a ski resort in Kabardino-Balkaria.

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