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Semyon Ateev leads a procession in Elista in defense of the rights and interests of the Kalmyk people, March 14, 2020. Photo by Badma Byurchiev for the Caucasian Knot
12:02, 24 July 2022
Initiator of action for rights of Oirat-Kalmyk nationals disagrees with rally ban
The Mayoralty of Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, has refused to sanction the July 26 rally in defence of the Russian Constitution and the rights of the Oirat-Kalmyk people. Semyon Ateev, an activist, has applied for holding a rally in the territory of the "Seven Days' Pagoda" Complex; the city court has approved the refusal. Semyon has treated the ban as discriminatory, pointing out that other events organized by the authorities used to take place in the territory of the complex.
A flooded street in the Lazarevsoye District of Sochi. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRaimpdcAg4
11:48, 24 July 2022
Sochi authorities' report about elimination of bad weather consequences sparks criticism in social network
After a heavy rain, residential houses located in the Lazarevsoye District of Sochi are flooded, communal services are eliminating the consequences, and officials are calculating the damage, local authorities have reported. In Sochi, flooding occurs regularly because of failed storm water drains and non-systematic city development, users of the "VKontakte" social network assert.
Protest action against restriction of media rights, Baku, December 28, 2021. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
11:31, 24 July 2022
Analysts point to problems with media freedom in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, journalists are subjected to physical and psychological pressure and criminal prosecution; the situation with media freedom remains critical, human rights defenders have noted in their report.
A beach in Tuapse. Image made from video posted at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgCt4XBGdHs
16:12, 23 July 2022
Social network users treat action of soldiers' support on Tuapse beaches as inappropriate
The administration of beaches in Tuapse broadcasts patriotic audio for tourists through loudspeakers in support of the militaries involved in the special operation in Ukraine, sources report. Forcing people who came to have their rest to listen to such songs is inappropriate, social network commentators have stated.
Adam Shakhidov, advisor to the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, on religious issues. Image made from video posted at: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/2601
15:55, 23 July 2022
Sermon of adviser to Kadyrov is in line with Imams' involvement in recruiting
Adam Shakhidov, the advisor to the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, on religious matters, has recorded a video sermon, during which he disclosed the participation of republic's residents in the special operation in Ukraine from the religious viewpoint, Ramzan Kadyrov informed on his Telegram channel.
A resident of Krasnodar walks along a flooded street. Image made from video posted at: https://vk.com/wall-33025155_10315557
15:34, 23 July 2022
Krasnodar townspeople demand authorities' reaction to flooded streets
After a rainstorm, the Muzykalny micro-district in Krasnodar was flooded, while officials and communal services gave no reaction to the calamity, local residents have complained. Other townspeople have noted, in the "VKontakte" social network, that flooding of city neighbourhoods occurs regularly because of the failed storm water draining pipelines.
Collapsed ceiling in a kindergarten of Kaspiysk. Screenshot of a post made at: https://vk.com/wall-74219800_1453067
13:38, 23 July 2022
Ceiling collapse in new Kaspiysk kindergarten sparks outrage in social networks
In one of the kindergartens in the city of Kaspiysk, which was recently commissioned, the ceiling collapsed; and the developer explained this by a draught, according to social networks. Luckily, there were no children in the room, Instagram* and "VKontakte" users have informed.
13:19, 23 July 2022
Investigators name motive for killing three conscripts in Armenia
The commander of a combat post threatened the conscript soldier to report some compromising information to his relatives, if he refuses to shot three his fellow servicemen dead, who had learned about the non-stature relations of the soldier with his commander, investigators have suggested. The conscript has been charged with murder; and the commander – with incitement to murder and sexual violence, the Armenia's Investigating Committee (IC) has informed today.
Lachin (Berdzor). Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
09:08, 23 July 2022
Baku analysts assess prospects for return of Lachin under Azerbaijan's control
The construction of a bypass road around Lachin will remove obstacles to the return of this city and the corridor of the same name under Azerbaijan's control, analysts in Baku believe.
Djansukh Adleiba. Screenshot:https://abaza.tv/news/index.php?ID=10569
08:56, 23 July 2022
After conflict with Bzhaniya, Djansukh Adleiba goes on hunger strike
On July 22, in Freedom Square in Sukhumi, Djansukh Adleiba, an activist, began his hunger strike demanding lower fuel prices and to prevent the transfer of Abkhaz lands to Russia. Vadim Markholiya, a veteran of the 1992 war, has joined the protest action.
Bagaudin Myakiev. Photo by Alena Sadovskaya for the Caucasian Knot
08:46, 23 July 2022
Ingush activist Myakiev treats ECtHR's decision on his complaint as fair
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has obliged Russia to pay 1000 euros to Ingush activist, Bagaudin Myakiev, for his illegal custody. This gives hope for similar ECtHR's decisions in favour of other people arrested within the case of the rally in Magas in March 2019, Myakiev himself has informed.
At a polling station in Georgia. Photo: https://i.imgur.com/4RLNRyw.png
22:28, 22 July 2022
Activists demand to verify information about mass voter bribery in Georgia
The NGO “Transparency International Georgia” states that the Chief Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia should check the information of Soso Gogashvili, the former deputy chief of the State Security Service, who claims that law enforcers were urging voters to give their voices for the ruling party in exchange for mitigation or cancellation of punishments.
Detention of an activist. Photo: http://www.massa.az/news/ru/18038/aktivist-partii-musavat-arestovan-za-nepodchinenie-policii
22:14, 22 July 2022
Azerbaijani activist Aziz Mamiev complains about pressure from law enforcers
Aziz Mamiev, a member of the board of the youth organization of the “Musavat” Party, complained about the use of force during his detention.
Alimpasha Amaev. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/c/Гулагунетофициальныйканал
19:26, 22 July 2022
Dagestani native complains about ineffective investigation into case on torture
Alimpasha Amaev, a 77-year-old resident of Germany, complained that it took nine years for investigators to bring to court a case on torture he had been subjected to by law enforcers in Khasavyurt in 2006. The case of another native of Dagestan, who was tortured together with Alimpasha Amaev, remains not investigated, Vladimir Osechkin, the head of the “Gulagu.net” reports today.
Residents of the Aknalich village in the Armavir Region of Armenia block the Yerevan-Armavir motor way. Photo: https://news.am/rus/news/713034.html
19:10, 22 July 2022
In Armenia, villagers demand to solve problem with supply of power and water
Today, about 400 residents of the Aknalich village in the Armavir Region of Armenia have blocked the Yerevan-Armavir motor way in protest against regular power and water cuts. The protesters refused the police demand to unblock the road, after which a clash broke out between them and the law enforcers.
Apti Alaudinov. Screenshot: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/2597
17:23, 22 July 2022
Alaudinov heads Chechen Security Council
Apti Alaudinov, an assistant to the head of Chechnya for the power bloc, who was earlier dismissed by Putin from the post of the head of the Chechen police, now heads the regional Security Council. Alaudinov, while being in command of the "Akhmat" special unit, "proved himself well" in the military operation in Ukraine, Ramzan Kadyrov has explained.
Grove, where 30,000 trees of a unique relic pine grow, is part of the Pitsunda-Myussersky Reserve. Photo: Anna Gritsevich / SOCHI1.RU
17:13, 22 July 2022
Abkhaz parliament requests check at CC of agreement on "Pitsunda" dacha
The Parliament of Abkhazia has asked the Constitutional Court (CC) to check the agreement on the transfer of the state dacha in the city of Pitsunda to Russia for compliance with the law. Some Abkhaz politicians point to inadmissibility of the alienation of people's property; while others have stressed that the agreement doesn't provide for any transfer of Abkhaz land to Russia.
Yuri Chaika, Adam Delimkhanov. Photo: https://news.1777.ru/75667-polpredu-prezidenta-v-skfo-yuriyu-chayke-prodlili-srok-sluzhby-esche-na-god Duma.gov.ru
15:42, 22 July 2022
Delimkhanov and Chaika put on EU's sanctions list
The new package of anti-Russian sanctions of the European Union (EU) has been extended onto Adam Delimkhanov, a State Duma MP from Chechnya, and Yuri Chaika, the presidential envoy to the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD).
Law enforcers in Chechnya. Photo: Artur Gichkaev / IA ‘Grozny Inform’
12:16, 22 July 2022
Imams' involvement in recruitment reveals law enforcers' shortage in Chechnya
The participation of Chechen Imams in recruiting residents for working in local law enforcement bodies suggests that this job has become unpopular due to the special operation in Ukraine, the analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe. When applying for law enforcer's job, a person will be enrolled in the reserve, and then face the fact that he is obliged to go and take part in the special operation, the analysts believe.
Aslan Bzhaniya. Photo: Kremlin.ru
11:59, 22 July 2022
Aslan Bzhaniya interrupts his meeting with Machara villagers because of riots
The meeting of Aslan Bzhaniya with the residents of the village of Machara in the Gulripsh District of Abkhazia ended ahead of schedule due to a conflict that broke out between the audience and the Abkhaz president. The conflict was triggered by an activist's question about the agreement signed  earlier this year on the transfer of the "Pitsunda" state dacha to Russia.
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An Akhmat fighter beats a woman. Still from Sapa Kavkaz, May 16, 2026, https://t.me/sapakavkaz/7165. Chechnya reportedly expelled a participant in the beating of women from the Akhmat club.

Saraliev reported on the prisoner exchange with Ukraine.

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.