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Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/2366
14:04, 22 June 2022
Kadyrov reacts to reproaches for criticizing Kazakh president
The criticism of the president of Kazakhstan and other leaders of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) member countries was addressed exclusively to politicians, but not to the Kazakh people, Ramzan Kadyrov has assured after reminders about Kazakh support to deported Chechens.
Arthur Vanetsyan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
13:53, 22 June 2022
Vanetsyan's refusal from MP's mandate indicates failures of protest movement in Armenia
The refusal of Arthur Vanetsyan, the head of the "I have the Honour" oppositional parliamentary faction from his MP's mandate, as well as the announcement of the withdrawal of his "Fatherland" Party from the parliament, are results of the failure of the protest movement in Yerevan, the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have stated.
Borjomi strikers. Image made from video posted at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4obZZijUFQ
12:06, 22 June 2022
"Borjomi" strikers sign agreement with company bosses
The "Borjomi" workers have managed to achieve the fulfilment of the majority of their demands, while the company bosses did not agree to pay them compensations for the strike period.
Alan Gagloev (centre) speaks at a press conference in Tskhinvali, June 21, 2022. Photo courtesy of the press service of the President of South Ossetia, https://presidentruo.org/press-konferenciya-po-itogam-rabochej-poezdki-v-moskvu/
11:56, 22 June 2022
Gagloev announces steps to prepare referendum
Anatoly Bibilov had decided to hold a referendum without consultations with Russia; now after adjusting the wording on holding a referendum, the issue will be discussed again with Russia, Alan Gagloev, the incumbent president of South Ossetia, has announced.
A flock of sheep with a Z symbol on their sides. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqaicvyrSw
11:36, 22 June 2022
After criticism, Dagestani "Minselkhozprod" removes clip about sheep with Z symbol
The "Minselkhozprod" (Ministry of Agriculture and Foodstuffs) of Dagestan has posted a video clip showing a flock of sheep; each animal bearing a Z symbol on its side. Social network users have criticized the officials for the associations with the symbol of the special operation in Ukraine. After commentators' criticism, the ministry has removed the clip.
Arthur Vanetsyan. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
08:41, 22 June 2022
Head of opposition faction in Armenian Parliament denies his mandate
Arthur Vanetsyan, the head of the "I have the honour" oppositional parliamentary faction, has announced his resignation of his parliamentary powers and the withdrawal of his "Fatherland" Party from the parliament. According to his version, the parliament is no longer capable to defend the interests of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
The European Court of Human Rights. Photo: http://www.coe.int
08:28, 22 June 2022
ECtHR awards compensation to resident of Chechnya for his wound during CTO
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has found a violation of the right to life of a Chechen villager, who was wounded by law enforcers during a counterterrorist operation (CTO). Russia is obliged to pay EUR 40,000 in compensation for his suffered moral harm.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo: Chechen State TV and Radio Company https://grozny.tv/news/antiterror/48880
22:01, 21 June 2022
Reproaches against Kazakh leader voiced by Kadyrov point to his special relationship with Kremlin
The Ramzan Kadyrov’s statements are aimed primarily at strengthening his own positions in power, political strategist Gleb Pavlovsky believes. When commented on the statements addressed by leader of Chechnya to the president of Kazakhstan, political analyst Andrei Serenko has pointed out that Ramzan Kadyrov is allowed more than any head of a Russian subject and that he can throw in some ideas at a request of Moscow.
21:39, 21 June 2022
At least 150 law enforcers from Dagestan perish in Ukraine
Awards were handed over to parents of Azamat Gaibullaev and Makhach Saikumov, who perished in Ukraine, the administration of the Buynaksk District has announced today. Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the authorities have confirmed the information about at least 150 perished natives of Dagestan.
Handcuffs. Photo by Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru
18:02, 21 June 2022
Human rights defenders: religious activists in Azerbaijan punished too severely
Three religious activists detained in Sumgait for writing on a wall in support of the Talekh Bagirzade’s demands were sentenced to ten days of imprisonment under the charge of petty hooliganism. Human rights defenders called such a punishment too harsh.
Special operation conducted by FSB. Photo: FSB press service
17:42, 21 June 2022
FSB reports about detention of arms manufacturers in Southern Russia
According to the FSB, law enforcers carried out an operation against illegal “gunsmiths” in 38 regions of Russia, including Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kalmykia, North Ossetia, the Stavropol Territory, the Rostov and Volgograd Regions.
A soldier. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Armenia, http://www.mil.am/ru/news/8097
17:25, 21 June 2022
Yerevan denies Baku’s statement about shelling attack
The information that the Armenian troops fired at the positions of the Azerbaijani army in the Kelbadjar and Lachin Districts does not correspond to reality, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Armenia reports.
A rally in support of Georgia’s accession to the EU. Screenshot: https://sputnik-georgia.ru/
14:26, 21 June 2022
Supporters of European integration hold rallies in Tbilisi and Zugdidi
Several hundred residents of Tbilisi took part in a rally at which they supported Georgia's accession to the European Union (EU). A similar action was held in Zugdidi.
Armenia serviceman. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Armenia, https://mil.am/hy/news/10257
14:07, 21 June 2022
Azerbaijan reports shootout on Armenian border
Last night, Armenian militaries shelled the positions of the Azerbaijani Army stationed in the Kelbadjar and Lachin Districts, after which Azerbaijani militaries opened a return fire, the Azeri Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Insa Lander. Photo: https://twitter.com/rednalasni
13:44, 21 June 2022
Advocate comments on Insa Lander's attempt to escape to Georgia
An attempt of Insa Lander, a blogger from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), to escape to Georgia may have to do with the judicial practice on similar cases – for the entire time this article was applied, there was not a single acquittal, Dmitry Zakhvatov, an advocate, believes.
Olga Borisova. Photo: https://twitter.com/borissssova/status/1538997979650179073
10:50, 21 June 2022
"Pussy Riot" member not let into Georgia
Olga Borisova was returning via Turkey from the European tour of the "Pussy Riot" group to Georgia, where she lives, but border guards at Tbilisi Airport would not let her enter the country.
Strikers at the Borjomi factories. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUkkU6HfA_k
10:29, 21 June 2022
"Borjomi" workers end their strike
The managers of the "Borjomi" Company have agreed with the striking employees to end the strike, by agreeing to pay off the two-month wages debts and reinstate 48 out of 50 laid-off workers.
10:11, 21 June 2022
Opposition claims political motives of shooting in Armenia
The conflict with shooting in Nigavan, which killed two people and wounded five others, broke out between supporters and opponents of Nikol Pashinyan, oppositional MPs have stated.
A protest action in front of the Parliament, December 28, 2021. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot
08:34, 21 June 2022
Venice Commission urges Azerbaijan to bring media law closer to European standards
On June 17-18, at its 131st plenary session, the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe discussed and adopted its 22-page opinion prepared by four experts of the commission on the media law now in force in Azerbaijan.
Murad Saidov’s son and Yulia Paevskaya. Collage made by the Caucasian Knot. Photo: Yulia Paevskaya’s Faccebook page, image made from video: https://strana.today/news/396083-v-rossii-razhoraetsja-skandal-vokruh-osvobozhdennoj-iz-plena-tajry.html
08:19, 21 June 2022
Kadyrov refutes exchange of Saidov's son for Ukrainian Paevskaya
The reports that the son of Murad Saidov, a deputy Chechnya's permanent representative in Crimea, was exchanged for a Ukrainian woman, Yulia Paevskaya, are not true, Ramzan Kadyrov has stated, accusing the report authors of dishonesty.
News
Five houses in the Kulinsky district were declared uninhabitable after the snowfall.

Two fighters from Dagestan were killed in Ukraine.

Roadworks in the mountains of Dagestan. Photo: Ministry of Transport of Dagestan https://t.me/mintransRD/13475 Access to a Dagestani village has been restored.

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.