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Ramzan Kadyrov speaking at a conference of the Chechen regional branch of the "Edinaya Rossiya" (United Russia) Party, June 26, 2021. Photo: press service of the "Edinaya Rossiya" Party
11:49, 27 June 2021
"Edinaya Rossiya" nominates Kadyrov for the post of head of Chechnya
The participants in the conference of the Chechen branch of the "Edinaya Rossiya" (United Russia) Party have unanimously supported Ramzan Kadyrov's candidacy for the post of head of the republic and rejected his only rival.
Svetlana Anokhina. Photo by Malika Butayeva for the Caucasian Knot
11:25, 27 June 2021
Activists criticize police's attempt to revive case against Anokhina
The head of the Makhachkala ROVD (District Interior Division) has appealed the court ruling that acquitted journalist Svetlana Anokhina and the "Marem" volunteers after they were detained in the shelter for victims of domestic violence.
11:11, 27 June 2021
PACE deputies demand to appoint rapporteur on torture in Azerbaijan
Amid the increased violations of political prisoners' rights in Azerbaijan, a group of deputies of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) came up with an initiative to appoint a PACE's rapporteur on torture in this country; it follows from a joint statement of the initiative group of PACE deputies.
17:39, 26 June 2021
Azerbaijan: activists and advocates criticize increase of court fines and duties
Azerbaijani authorities plan to increase the amounts of state duties for court proceedings and empower judges to fine the parties in trials for lodging "unjustified petitions." The new amendments to the legislation infringe on the defence institute and will become a heavy burden for the population, activists and advocates believe.
Russia-Azerbaijan border. Screenshot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL39g7tPr2s
16:03, 26 June 2021
110 Azerbaijanis return home from Dagestani camp
A group of 110 Azerbaijanis has left the "Ogonyok" camp located in the Kaitag District of Dagestan, the local authorities have informed.
Peacemakers' column. Photo: press service of the Ministry of Defence of Russia, http://mil.ru/russian_peacekeeping_forces/news/more.htm?id=12359843@egNews
15:31, 26 June 2021
Peacemakers escort Azerbaijani militaries in Nagorno-Karabakh
Six columns of Azerbaijani militaries were escorted by Russian peacemakers through the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh: four columns – along the Lachin Corridor, and two - in the direction of the Fizuli District, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Beaches in Bobokvati. Photo: tourister.ru
15:06, 26 June 2021
Bobokvati villagers demand to document their land rights
The auction for land in the village of Bobokvati has failed, as none of investors offered the starting price, the Adjara Ministry of Economy and Finance has informed. The authorities promised to no longer put up coastal land plots for auction, but villagers did not believe it and began collecting documents to legitimize their ownership of the land, Bobokvati villagers have stated.
Sochi beach, 2019. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the Caucasian Knot
14:43, 26 June 2021
Tougher restrictions at Kuban resorts triggers tourist outflow
After the introduction of new requirements for checking in hotels, sanatoriums and boarding houses of the Krasnodar Territory (also known as Kuban by the name of the main river), tourists have cancelled about 30 percent of reservations for July and more than 70 percent for August, the Association of Russian Tour Operators has informed.
Armen Charchan. Photo: press service of the 'Constitutional right' party, unk.com/sim/?p=193896&l=am
08:35, 26 June 2021
Protesters in Yerevan demand to free Professor Charchyan
More than 500 medical workers have signed a letter demanding to change the freedom restraint measure of Professor Armen Charchyan, the director of the "Izmirlyan" Medical Centre, who is accused of pressing voters before the early parliamentary elections in Armenia. Charchyan himself treats his criminal case as political persecution, said his advocate.
Syringes for injections. Photo: pixabay.com
08:18, 26 June 2021
Three North-Caucasian republics close vaccination rating
Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria and North Ossetia have taken the last places in the vaccinating rating against coronavirus by regions of Russia published on June 25. In these republics, less than 5% of the population has been vaccinated.
Giorgi Gakhariya at a polling station. Screenshot of @GakhariaGiorgi Facebook page
00:00, 26 June 2021
Political analysts linked Gakhariya's high rating with his success as Georgia's Premier
Giorgi Gakhariya, a Former Prime Minister of Georgia, has topped the rating of politicians' popularity according to the poll conducted by the "Edison Research". Mr Gakhariya has won the popularity among voters thanks to his reputation as a good crisis manager, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Georgian policemen. Photo: REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
22:48, 25 June 2021
13 Georgian villagers detained for attacking policemen
Friends of a man detained for an administrative offense came to a police station in the Georgian village of Ureki. They insulted and attacked policemen. The offenders face up to seven years of imprisonment for attacking law enforcers, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia reports today.
Screenshot: http://www.instagram.com/p/CQgNxqbCjTV/?utm_medium=copy_link
22:13, 25 June 2021
Affectionate dance video provokes dispute over restrictions for tourists in North Ossetia
In North Ossetia, tourists should be handed booklets with a story about local customs and bans, and in case of violations, a public apology must be sought, Instagram users note while commenting on a video with an affectionate dance in mountains of the republic.
Village of Leninkent. Photo: Kassandra Vablatski, http://www.odnoselchane.ru/?com=photogallary&init_id=46376&page=photos_of_category&sect=2437
18:28, 25 June 2021
Authorities report about water supply to residents of Leninkent
Residents of the Makhachkala village of Leninkent are provided with regular supply of water, the district administration reports. The water supply has been interrupted because of a failure of a pump, which will be replaced in the coming days, officials report.
Policeman in France. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
18:04, 25 June 2021
Human rights defenders criticize EU countries for deporting Chechen refugees
In the European countries, the police break into houses of Chechen refugees at night, take them away to some unknown destination, deprive them of medical aid, and ignore court decisions. Thus, the police actions echo the methods used by the Russian special services in Northern Caucasus, human rights defenders claim.
House on fire in Samegrelo, June 25, 2021. Screenshot: “Mtavari Arkhi” TV Company
17:43, 25 June 2021
Samegrelo residents set on fire house of men suspected of raping a child
In a village of Western Georgia, two residents were detained in a case on a rape of a minor. Villagers set on fire the house of the suspects, despite attempts by the police to prevent the arson.
Housing for socially vulnerable residents in Kutaisi. Photo: press service of the Kutaisi Mayoralty
13:40, 25 June 2021
Tenants of shelter for homeless in Kutaisi complain about eviction threat
Kutaisi city authorities have reduced the duration of stay in the local shelter built for socially vulnerable residents down to two years. Tenants of the shelter have stated that this period is not enough for them to improve their social status, and complained about the eviction threat.
Leninkent residents demand to solve water supply problem. Screenshot: http://www.instagram.com/p/CQgrb9cHtFj
13:21, 25 June 2021
Leninkent residents demand to solve water supply problem
There is no water supply in the dwelling settlement of Leninkent in Dagestan for about ten days due to a pump breakdown, local residents said during their gathering held on June 24. The participants threatened authorities to hold a protest action if the problem is not resolved in a short time.
The High Council of Justice of Georgia. Photo: High Council of Justice of Georgia
12:18, 25 June 2021
Rights defenders criticize judicial reform in Georgia
The assessment criteria that the High Council of Justice has applied in the selection of Supreme Court Judges are incomprehensible and raise questions, while the discussion of candidates was not public, the Coalition of Human Rights NGOs of Georgia has pointed out.
"Ogonyok" camp. Screenshot from the video posted by the Caucasian Knot
12:04, 25 June 2021
345 Azerbaijani citizens remain in Dagestani camp
On June 24, 115 people departed home from the temporary accommodation centre (TAC) deployed in the Kaitag District in the territory of the "Ogonyok" children's camp for those Azerbaijanis who are waiting for the chance to leave for their homeland. The procedure for compiling lists for the departure is unknown, the camp residents have noted.
News
Armenian and Turkish flags near a railway. Illustration created by the Caucasian Knot using AI in Photoshop. Armenia has gained access to freight transport via the Akhalkalaki-Kars railway.

Security forces explained the refusal to hold an opposition rally in Tbilisi.

Officials did not allow the opposition to hold a rally on Georgia's Independence Day.

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.