Chechnya

February 04, 2026 01:55

• Activists in Europe have called for Movlaev's non-extradition to Russia.

  Chechen activists in Warsaw and Vienna held pickets outside the Kazakh embassies, demanding that the decision to extradite Mansur Movlayev to Russia be reversed. They also demanded protection for Zelimkhan Murtazov, a deserter from Chechnya.

February 03, 2026 23:26

• The Investigative Committee of Armenia has officially confirmed the names of suspects in the murder of Baimuradova.

  Representatives of the Armenian Investigative Committee have officially named the suspects in the murder of Chechen native Ayshat Baimuradova for the first time, confirming the information provided by human rights activists. A request for their assistance was sent to Interpol, but Russia ignored the request.

February 03, 2026 21:56

• Kazakhstan has refused to consider an asylum request from a Chechen serviceman.

  Chechen native Zelimkhan Murtazov, who arrived in Astana in December, has been held in the airport transit zone for over a month while his asylum application is being processed. According to his brother, Zelimkhan deserted from military service, so returning to Russia risks imprisonment and torture.

February 03, 2026 17:57

• The Financial Times called the Kadyrovs' problems a risk for the Kremlin.

  The stability of Ramzan Kadyrov's clan, which served as one of Putin's key regional power bases, has come into question amid reports of health problems for Kadyrov Sr. and his desired successor, Adam Kadyrov.

February 03, 2026 15:02

• The defense challenged the decision to extradite Movlaev.

  Lawyers have appealed the Kazakh prosecutor's office's decision to extradite Chechen native Mansur Movlaev to Russia.

February 02, 2026 21:53

• The Speaker of the Armenian Parliament commented on the case of Aishat Baimuradova.

  Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan expressed his willingness to assist human rights activists with the legal formalities involved in organizing the funeral of Chechen native Ayshat Baimuradova, who was murdered in Yerevan. He also assured that Armenian law enforcement agencies are searching for her killers.

February 02, 2026 01:55

• Operations at three airports in the North Caucasus have been suspended.

  Airports in Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Magas have been suspended to ensure flight safety. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, a drone was shot down over Chechen territory.

February 01, 2026 18:58

• Residents of Chechnya have expressed indifference to Adam Kadyrov's condition.

  Power outages, low wages, and daily household problems are worrying Chechen residents interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot." While federal media outlets are interested in information about Adam Kadyrov's traffic accident and his health, ordinary Chechen residents remain indifferent to these topics, they said.

February 01, 2026 05:08

• A boxer from Chechnya has been stripped of his IBF world title.

  Bakhram Murtazaliev from Chechnya lost to Briton Josh Kelly and was stripped of the IBF world champion title he won in 2024.

January 31, 2026 21:12

• Daudov's words sparked a debate on social media about the extent of what is acceptable for tourists.

  Some social media users supported Daudov's position that before criticizing tourists for their appearance, they need to improve their own appearance. Others pointed out that tourists are obligated to respect the traditions inherent to the region.

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