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22:54, 19 June 2026

Abkhaz journalist Khashig has been removed from the Russian register of foreign agents.

The Russian Ministry of Justice has removed Chegemskaya Pravda editor-in-chief Inal Khashig from the register of foreign agents, having been added to the list in March 2025.

22:11, 19 June 2026

The court refused to reduce the sentence of a Romanian citizen convicted in Kuban.

An appellate court upheld the 15-year sentence of Romanian citizen Adrian-David Kercho, whom the Krasnodar Regional Court found guilty of espionage.

21:25, 19 June 2026

Namizad Safarov denied transfer to house arrest

At a preparatory hearing, a Baku court rejected all motions by Namizad Safarov's defense, refusing to transfer the 72-year-old human rights activist to house arrest. Safarov categorically denied the fraud charge, and his defense pointed to clear evidence of falsification in his case.

20:38, 19 June 2026

A fighter from Kabardino-Balkaria was killed in Ukraine.

Muradin Psanukov was killed in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 408 combatants from Kabardino-Balkaria have been officially recognized as killed.

19:52, 19 June 2026

Officials have given permission to open 58 beaches in Anapa.

Fifty-eight beaches in Anapa have received permits to reopen. Volunteers report periodic palm oil spills on beaches in the village of Volna, from the Central Descent to the port of Taman.

19:04, 19 June 2026

Communists from Sochi linked pressure on party veterans to agreements with the authorities.

The Presidium of the CPRF Control and Auditing Commission for Krasnodar Krai expelled Inna Pagayeva, head of the Sochi branch, from the party. She sent an appeal to the party leader and the Central Committee, demanding that the decision be declared illegal. Her supporters also responded. Communists are convinced that this is a "cleansing of the ranks" to ensure the ruling party achieves the desired election results.

18:58, 19 June 2026

New information about Skrepetsky's alleged killer has been released.

A man detained in a Warsaw suburb on suspicion of murdering Semyon Skrepetsky, the author of the Kadyrov cartoons, spoke Russian and knew Azerbaijani, according to his hostel neighbors.

18:16, 19 June 2026

A report of a deputy from the Rostov region being killed in the SVO zone has sparked controversy on social media.

Shchepkinsky Village Council member Angelina Podkopayeva, killed in the SVO zone, was first and foremost a mother and should have been responsible for raising her children, according to several social media users. Others expressed condolences to the family, calling Podkopayeva a hero. The member of parliament herself said she went to Ukraine so that she would not be ashamed to look her children in the eye.

18:08, 19 June 2026

Eight Russians have been sentenced to prison terms by a Baku court in drug cases.

Four Russians, arrested amid worsening relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, were sentenced to four years in prison for illegal drug production and distribution. Another four received three-year sentences.

17:14, 19 June 2026

A Dagestani woman is suspected of justifying terrorism.

A criminal case has been opened in Makhachkala against a local resident suspected of publicly calling for terrorism via the internet.

16:25, 19 June 2026

Makhachkala residents complained about restrictions on gasoline purchases.

Gasoline prices in Makhachkala continue to rise, while attempts to stock up on fuel have been unsuccessful, as employees at open gas stations are announcing restrictions on fuel supplies, Makhachkala drivers reported.

15:24, 19 June 2026

20 Azerbaijani families received keys to apartments in Karabakh.

18 families of internally displaced persons will live in Khankendi, and two more families will live in the village of Ashagy Oratag in the Agdere district.

14:24, 19 June 2026

The opposition challenged the election results in Armenia's Constitutional Court.

In its lawsuit filed with the Constitutional Court, "Strong Armenia" alleged widespread and organized violations orchestrated by the authorities and demanded that the parliamentary election results be annulled or a second round be scheduled.

13:24, 19 June 2026

Dancing with Georgian flags in Vladikavkaz resulted in apologies and arrests.

Four participants in a wedding procession and dance with Georgian flags in central Vladikavkaz have been arrested for ten days. Apologies to the residents of North and South Ossetia have appeared online.

12:24, 19 June 2026

A fighter from Kalmykia was killed in a military operation.

Alexey Dorayev was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 233 fighters from Kalmykia have been officially recognized as killed.

11:23, 19 June 2026

Fraud allegations have become the basis for the prosecution of Dzhamilya Garunova.

Her ex-husband insists he gave Jamila Garunova 3.5 million rubles for business development; she claims he opened cards in her name but withdrew the money himself. Garunova's prosecution for fraud was initiated in Khasavyurt due to her ex-husband's close ties to law enforcement in that city. Her defense will seek house arrest for the pregnant woman.

10:23, 19 June 2026

Drivers in the Volgograd region reported rising gasoline prices.

Drivers in the Volgograd region reported that gasoline prices have risen, yet they haven't encountered queues at gas stations or fuel shortages.

09:23, 19 June 2026

Murdiev's mother complained about the lack of contact with her son.

Chechen teenager Roman Murdiev was transferred to a pretrial detention center in Volgograd and placed in solitary confinement. After his transfer, he was not allowed to call his family.

08:22, 19 June 2026

A soldier was convicted in Kabardino-Balkaria for being absent from his unit.

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced serviceman Alberd Khapov to one year in prison for failing to report to his military unit.

A still from a video message from Lermontov residents protesting the city administration's green space development plan. Photo: Bloknot-Stavropol / VKontakte

07:24, 19 June 2026

Residents of Lermontov demanded that the city's green spaces not be developed.

Residents of Stavropol's Lermontov district have spoken out against the city administration's plan to allow activities known as "public catering" in public green spaces. Residents believe the proposed phrasing is a cover for officials attempting to overcrowd the city with high-rise buildings and commercial properties.

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