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Azerbaijani soldier in position. Screenshot of the report by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence on the occupied heights near the village of Gyunnet https://mod.gov.az/az/video-arxiv-047/?vid=23096
10:00, 25 June 2018
Analysts explain intensification of Azerbaijan's military rhetoric
The statements of the head of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) about the superiority of the Azerbaijani Army over its opponent are intended to draw mediators' attention to the threat of a new war, Azerbaijani military analysts believe.
Kudrat Mutalibov, a resident of the Dagestani village of Novo-Aul. His house is to be demolished. Dagestan, June 23, 2018. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"
02:32, 24 June 2018
In Dagestan, Magaramkent District residents stand against demolition of their houses
About 70 residents of the Dagestani villages of Novo-Filya and Novo-Aul opposed the demolition of the houses that fell into the restricted zone of the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline. Villagers call the decision to demolish their houses illegal and demand to cancel it. 
Football fans on the day of South Korea-Mexico match, Rostov-on-Don, June 23, 2018. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot.
01:39, 24 June 2018
Mexican fans stage colourful march before game in Rostov-on-Don
Football fans held a march on the day of South Korea-Mexico match of the FIFA World Cup-2018. Mexicans won 2:1. Townspeople's impressions from the event differ: some Rostov residents complain about traffic problems and poor organization, others share positive emotions from the festive atmosphere in the city.
01:20, 24 June 2018
Baku: house tenants evacuated because of fire
Seven persons were evacuated from apartments of a burning house in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan; in total, 25 house tenants were relocated to a safe area, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) has reported.
Grozny. Photo: press service of Grozny Administration
21:13, 23 June 2018
Authorities of Chechnya report popularity of car sharing in Grozny
During the last four months, the service of short-term car rent in Grozny has become very popular among locals and tourists, the Chechen Tourism Committee has reported. The Grozny townspeople treat the car sharing service as convenient and accessible.
World Cup Emblem in Rostov-on-Don. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot
20:55, 23 June 2018
12,000 guests come to World Cup match in Rostov-on-Don
About 12,000 foreign fans have come to the South Korea-Mexico match to take place today in Rostov-on-Don, the press service of the Governor of the Rostov Region has reported.
South Ossetia-Georgia border. Photo: Sputnik / Natalia Airiyan, https://sputnik-ossetia.ru/South_Ossetia/20180505/6325992.html
19:36, 23 June 2018
Georgia's resident arrested after detention on South-Ossetian border
The Tskhinvali District Court has ruled to arrest Giorgi Gorgisheli, a citizen of Georgia, suspected of a repeated violation of the border, for two months.
Armenia soldier helmet. Photo: © Sputnik/ Asatur Yesayants, https://ru.armeniasputnik.am/karabah/20180222/10649544/v-nagornom-karabahe-pogib-soldat.html
19:21, 23 June 2018
Soldier perished in Armenia
The body of Ovannes Melkonyan, a contract serviceman, was found in one of the military units, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.
Mohamed Salah, Ramzan Kadyrov and Magomed Daudov (from left to right) visit stadium in Grozny. Photo by provided by press service of the Chechen Parliament, http://www.parlamentchr.ru/press-centre/news/7382-v-groznyj-pribyla-sbornaya-egipta-po-futbolu
14:46, 23 June 2018
Egyptian footballer becomes an honorary citizen of Chechnya
Ramzan Kadyrov awarded Mohamed Salah, an attacker of the Egyptian national team, with the title of honorary citizen of Chechnya. The decision contradicts the statute of the award, which is granted to those persons who have worked in Chechnya for at least 20 years, local observers note.
"Varketili" metro station in Tbilisi. Photo: © Sputnik / STRINGERhttps://sputnik-georgia.ru/society/20180131/239118294/Stancija-metro-Varketili-posle-ChP-vozobnovila-rabotu.html
14:33, 23 June 2018
In Tbilisi, three persons charged in case of metro station collapse
The director of the company which developed a repair project for the "Varketili" metro station in Tbilisi and two employees of the construction company are accused of failure to perform works of required quality, which led to a collapse of the ceiling at the metro station.
Lesson in Chechen language. Photo: All-Ukrainian public organization 'Chechen people diaspora', https://ru.chechen.org.ua
14:18, 23 June 2018
Social network users treat Caucasian MPs as cowards for failure to protect native languages
Nineteen Russian State Duma MPs, representing the republics of Northern Caucasus, voted "for" the bill on the voluntary study of native languages in Russian schools. Seven others did not take part in the voting.
Participant of protest rallies in Yerevan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
11:49, 23 June 2018
Arutyun Saribekyan released from custody
By a court judgement, the freedom restraint measure for Arutyun Saribekyan, accused of an attempt to capture the power in Armenia, has been changed to a recognizance not to leave.
Football fans of Nigeria and Iceland teams in Volgograd, June 22, 2018. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the Caucasian Knot.
11:28, 23 June 2018
World Cup guests tell about a peaceful atmosphere in Volgograd
Football fans, who came to Volgograd to watch the Nigeria-Iceland match, have treated the attitude to them of townspeople and opposing team's fans as friendly.
Oyub Titiev. Photo: press service of HRC "Memorial"
09:05, 23 June 2018
Kadyrov argues with State Department on Titiev's case
Today, the US State Department has demanded to liberate Oyub Titiev, the head of the Grozny office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial", calling the accusations against him groundless. The head of Chechnya has replied that the truthfulness of the charges should be evaluated by the court; besides, Kadyrov doubted Titiev's authority as a human rights defender.
08:48, 23 June 2018
Political analysts treat motorcade with Kadyrov's portraits in Pankisi as provocation
The conflict that took place on June 15 in the village of Duisi, after the appearance of cars with portraits of Akhmat Kadyrov, was staged by residents of the Pankisi Gorge on both sides, residents of Georgia believe.
Chechen dance. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
08:32, 23 June 2018
Residents of Chechnya criticize campaign for reunification of broken families
The Chechen authorities have reported about reunification of 1500 divorced family couples. However, local residents doubt the viability of marriages, restored at the demand of authorities.
Gadji Gamzatov in the decisive battle with Johan Mayer. Photo: http://wrestdag.ru/news/ru/news/gadzhi_gamzatov_pobeditel_pervenstva_evropi
22:40, 22 June 2018
Dagestani wrestler disqualified after doping test
The Russian Wrestling Federation has disqualified Gadji Gamzatov, an athlete from Dagestan, who in 2018 became the European youth champion, for four years.
22:21, 22 June 2018
ICRF names Makhachkala shooter
Aidemir Khydyrbekov, born in 1984, is suspected of shooting and killing a resident of Dagestan; he was put on the wanted list, investigators said today.
Abubakar Edelgeriev. Photo: official website of United Russia Party, https://chechen.er.ru
21:56, 22 June 2018
Head of Chechen govt appointed advisor to Russian president
The decree on appointing Abubakar Edelgeriev, the head of the Chechen government, to the post of adviser to the Russian president Vladimir Putin was published today by the Kremlin's press service.
Isa Khamkhoev (left) and Yunus-Bek Evkurov. Photo: press service of Ingush leadership
19:22, 22 June 2018
In Ingushetia, political conflict gets religious undertones
The statement voiced by a religious figure from the Russian Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) concerning the legitimacy of Ingush Mufti Isa Khamkhoev and the conflict between the Mufti and Ingush leader Yunus-Bek Evkurov have political and not religious reasons. This opinion has been voiced by the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
News
Abkhaz security forces reported the detention of a suspect in the case of Russian political technologists.

The bridge in the village of Makhadyr. A frame from the video on the Gagra district administration's website. Villagers in the Gagra district pointed out to officials the unresolved problem with the bridge.

Abductions in Abkhazia. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI. Main points about the abductions of foreign citizens in Abkhazia

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.