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Vadim Kharchenko (included into the register of foreign agents). Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpQQBLzwJzs
22:52, 9 December 2024
Blogger Vadim Kharchenko* arrested for two months
A court in Gelendjik has placed Vadim Kharchenko*, a blogger, accused of slander, in custody until February 4, 2025.
Guzel Kasimova. Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZGvqwhjJJ4
20:44, 9 December 2024
Journalist Guzel Kasimova arrested in Cherkessk
The Cherkessk City Court has sent Guzel Kasimova, a journalist from Kazan, accused of knowingly making a false report about a terror act, to the SIZO (pre-trial prison until January 22, 2025. The defence intends to appeal against the court ruling.
18:52, 9 December 2024
Human rights defenders treat Kadyrov’s criticism of law enforcement bodies’ heads as test of his influence
When criticizing the heads of the Investigating Committee and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the leader of Chechnya is measuring his influence with theirs. At the same time, Ramzan Kadyrov drew his attention to a case of a Chechen teenager living in Moscow, although hundreds of Chechen natives have been convicted on fabricated charges.
Participants of the rally in front of the Georgian parliament building. Photo taken by Beslan Kmuzov on December 6, 2024 for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:38, 8 December 2024
In Tbilisi, protesters announce their readiness for long-term protests
The authorities are changing their tactics by detaining activists instead of dispersing protests, but that has only angered protesters. Participants of the rally in front of the Georgian parliament building spoke about their willingness to attend rallies every day to achieve new parliamentary elections.
21:08, 8 December 2024
Blogger from Dagestan convicted of mocking Orthodox cross
The Dorogomilovsky Court of Moscow has sentenced Khavier Yarmagomedov, a native of Dagestan, to seven years in colony for trampling an Orthodox cross. He was also found guilty of spreading child pornography and was deprived of the right to administer websites for eight years.
Law enforcers. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:27, 8 December 2024
“Meydan TV” journalists detained in Baku
Aytaj Tapdyg, Natig Djavadly, Ramin Djabrailzade, and Khayala Agaeva, employees of the “Meydan TV” portal, have been detained this evening. The Azerbaijani police reported an investigation into the smuggling of foreign currency.
Vadim Kharchenko, photo courtesy of Vadim Kharchenko's defense
20:06, 8 December 2024
Blogger Kharchenko* detained under new criminal case
A court in Gelendjik has released Vadim Kharchenko*, accused under several criminal articles, from custody, after which he was detained on suspicion of slander.
Ukrainian POWs at a meeting with Kadyrov. December 4, 2024. Screenshot of a video https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/5276
19:18, 8 December 2024
Kadyrov's idea of using POWs as "human shield" surprises military experts
The air defence systems deployed in the republics of the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) need to be strengthened to protect against drone attacks, while the Kadyrov's proposal to place Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) on building roofs is unable to protect from attacks.
Ramzan Kadyrov and Alexander Bastrykin. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photo: http://kremlin.ru Screenshot of a video: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95
23:49, 7 December 2024
Investigating Committee responds to Kadyrov’s criticism of Bastrykin
The teenager, for whom Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov stood up, is accused of beating minors on the streets of Moscow, the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) reports. Investigators released a video of several fights involving the teenager.
Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Ramzan Kadyrov and Alexander Bastrykin. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photos: http://kremlin.ru Screenshot of a video: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95
23:28, 7 December 2024
Kadyrov claims professional incompetence of Russian ICRF’s and MIA’s heads
The anger of the leader of Chechnya was caused by a criminal case instituted against a teenager from Chechnya for hooliganism.
The police at a protest action on the streets of Tbilisi. December 4, 2024. Photo: Telegram channel Tbilisi life
22:54, 7 December 2024
Ombudsman counts 188 cases of brutal treatment of detainees during protests in Georgia
Most of those detained during protests in Georgia, who were visited by representatives of the country’s Ombudsman, reported that the police used excessive force against them during detentions. Advocates for the detainees claimed that their clients were beaten in detention facilities as well.
Logo of the Meydan TV
16:14, 7 December 2024
Meydan TV's statement regarding latest arrests of journalists
On Friday, 6 December 2024, beginning around 1pm Baku local time, Meydan TV's newsroom lost contact with a number of individuals, some of whom collaborate with Meydan TV.
Boris Goncharenko (left) and Bogdan Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot of a photo posted by the "Solidarity Zone" on June 26, 2024 https://t.me/solidarity_zone/2707
22:50, 6 December 2024
Prosecutor demands long terms for Goncharenko and Abdurakhmanov for arson of military commissariat
The prosecution has asked to sentence Boris Goncharenko to 11 years and Bogdan Abdurakhmanov to 12 years in colony, accusing then within the case of setting the military commissariat (registration and enlistment office) on fire. This was reported by the human rights project "Solidarity Zone".
The Sovietsky District Court of Vladikavkaz. Photo: https://sudyrf.info/vladikavkaz/sovetskiy-rayonnyy-sud-g-vladikavkaza
22:48, 6 December 2024
Resident of North Ossetia repeatedly fined for discrediting Russian Army
Andrei Kolomiets, a 57-year-old resident of North Ossetia, was fined 50,000 roubles for his negative statements about the Russian Armed Forces. This has already been his second fine.
Timur Idalov. Screenshot of a photo posted by the RusNews on October 31, 2024 https://t.me/rusnews/61664
21:49, 6 December 2024
Lawyers criticize verdict to their Chechen colleague Timur Idalov
The court has groundlessly added an aggravating motive to Timur Idalov, a Chechen advocate, in the case of threats to the prosecutor, which led to a harsh punishment and left him in custody pending appeal, although he could have been released, lawyers have emphasized.
A protest rally in support of Karimov. December 5, 2024. Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTL-UYpAdEc
19:40, 6 December 2024
"Meydan TV": Georgian law enforcers beat up and humiliate detained Azerbaijani
After detaining Elvin Karimov, an ethnic Azerbaijani, at a protest action in Tbilisi, ten law enforcers have beaten him up, recommending him to appeal to President Aliev for defence of human rights. Activists have gone out to the action in Karimov's support.
The defendants in the case of riots at the Makhachkala Airport in a court. Photo: the joint press service for the courts of the Krasnodar Territory
23:58, 5 December 2024
Activists criticize investigators' findings on organizers of riots in Makhachkala
The Stavropol Territorial Court has begun considering the case against four defendants, whom investigators believe to be the organizers of the riots at the Makhachkala Airport. There are no proofs in the records from the airport that they coordinated the actions of the crowd.
Ramzan Kadyrov (left) at a meeting with Ukrainian POWs. December 4, 2024. Screenshot of a video https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/5276
23:38, 5 December 2024
Kadyrov offers using Ukrainians POWs to protect against drone attacks
The head of Chechnya has confirmed the drone attack on the Akhmat Kadyrov regiment and proposed placing Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) on roofs of the sites that could become attack targets.
Nadezhda Kevorkova. Screenshot of a photo by the RusNews posted on November 22, 2024 https://t.me/rusnews/62683
23:01, 5 December 2024
Court leaves journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova under arrest
The Moscow City Court had denied the defence's appeal against the extension of the arrest of the journalist, Nadezhda Kevorkova, accused of justifying terrorism.
A protest action. Tbilisi, December 4, 2024. Screenshot of a video https://t.me/NGnewsgeorgia
19:26, 5 December 2024
Women demand from Georgian police to stop beating protesters
In Tbilisi and Batumi, women are holding protests in front of police stations demanding that policemen stop beating protesters.
News
Gultekin Hajibeyli. Photo: APA https://ru.apa.az/ A Turkish court has rejected Hajibeyli's appeal against his detention in a deportation center

Abbas Abbasov. Photo: https://haqqin.az/newsarchive/369163 Former Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan is wanted

The court refused to drop the criminal prosecution of Meydan TV journalists

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.