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15:00, 26 August 2026

Sedrak Kocharyan has been placed in the Yerevan isolation facility.

Sedrak Kocharyan has been placed in the "Yerevan-Kentron" isolation facility, where he is held in a solitary cell. The defense intends to appeal his arrest, the lawyer stated.

14:47, 26 August 2026

The opposition used the topic of tourists and relocants from Russia against the "Georgian Dream".

Members of the opposition party "United National Movement" held a briefing at the checkpoint "Upper Lars", stating that the authorities of Georgia are pursuing a policy to increase the number of tourists and relocants from Russia. The "Georgian Dream" accused the opposition of inciting hatred, explaining the large flow of people through "Upper Lars" as the peak of the tourist season.

14:06, 26 August 2026

Lawyers pointed to the risk of Patyaeva's arrest after the picket in Grozny.

The protocol on repeated violations of the rules for holding public events may lead to a stricter punishment for Elena Patyaeva, including administrative arrest, lawyers indicated. In Chechnya, there is virtually no practice of solitary pickets, and a local participant in such an action and her family would face more severe consequences, noted Svetlana Gannushkina*.

13:08, 26 August 2026

The injury to the child during the police chase in Ingushetia caused a stir online.

In Ingushetia, a police officer opened fire on a car during a chase and injured a child inside. Doctors described his condition as stable but noted the need for long-term rehabilitation. Some residents of the republic, commenting on the video of the incident on social media, blamed the police officer, while others blamed the driver of the car for not obeying the authorities.

12:10, 26 August 2026

The doctor deemed it necessary to conduct additional examinations of Kocharyan against the backdrop of the investigation's plans for his arrest.

Robert Kocharyan recently underwent medical intervention, so the doctor deemed it necessary to conduct additional medical examinations after the hospitalization of the former president of Armenia. The Anti-Corruption Committee stated that Kocharyan would be brought to court after the examinations, where the investigation intends to petition for his arrest.

11:10, 26 August 2026

Residents of Makhachkala reported an increase in gasoline prices.

Gasoline AI-95 has risen in price in Makhachkala to 170 rubles per liter, but even at this price, it is difficult to find at gas stations, a local resident reported. Drivers reported closed gas stations and queues of dozens of cars in Makhachkala and Kaspiysk.

10:22, 26 August 2026

The FSB reported the detention of a group of radicals in the Zolsky district.

In the Zolsky district of Kabardino-Balkaria, 11 members of a terrorist cell promoting radical ideology have been detained, reported the special services.

Gas station in Makhachkala. Photo of "Caucasian Knot"

09:24, 26 August 2026

Dagestani drivers complained about the worsening situation with gasoline.

The Union of Entrepreneurs of Dagestan announced a deterioration in the situation with fuel supply in the republic and warned of the depletion of stocks at some gas stations. Local drivers, commenting on the union's statement on social media, complained about the lack of gasoline and queues at gas stations.

08:26, 26 August 2026

A fire of dry grass occurred in the Millerovsky district during a drone attack.

As a result of the drone debris falling in the Millerovsky district of the Rostov region, dry grass caught fire, and there are no casualties.

07:28, 26 August 2026

The serviceman was convicted in Nalchik for failing to appear at his military unit.

The Nalchik garrison military court sentenced serviceman Vazarov to six years in a general regime colony for twice failing to appear for duty at his military unit without a valid reason.

The awarding of Adam Kadyrov with the medal of the Ministry of Defense of Abkhazia. A frame from the video in Ramzan Kadyrov's Telegram channel - https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/6855

06:29, 26 August 2026

Adam Kadyrov's list of awards has been supplemented with the medal of the Ministry of Defense of Abkhazia.

The 18-year-old son of the head of Chechnya, Adam Kadyrov, has been awarded the medal of the Ministry of Defense of Abkhazia "For Combat Brotherhood."

05:30, 26 August 2026

Sedrak Kocharyan has been arrested for two months.

The anti-corruption court has arrested the son of former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan, Sedrak, for two months.

04:30, 26 August 2026

Residents of Sochi spoke about the situation with fuel sales

In recent days, the situation in Sochi regarding gasoline supply shows signs of stabilization compared to the middle of the month. According to local residents, it is necessary to know where and when fuel will be delivered. Amidst the disruptions, tourists are reaching Sochi by train or by plane through Sukhum.

03:30, 26 August 2026

The Astrakhan authorities have decided to reduce the limit on gasoline sales at gas stations.

The limit for the sale of AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline at gas stations in the Astrakhan region has been decided to be reduced to 30 liters per person per day.

02:30, 26 August 2026

A junior sergeant from Kalmykia was killed in Ukraine.

Danzan Nostaev from Elista was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 255 fighters from Kalmykia have been officially recognized as killed.

01:30, 26 August 2026

"Stavropol Truth" refused to print the election program of "Yabloko".

"Stavropol Truth" on August 25 refused to include in the issue the party program titled "For Peace and Freedom!" two hours before going to print. The free space in the newspaper for campaigning was awarded to the candidate from the party as a result of a draw, and the reasons for the refusal were not explained by the editorial office.

00:30, 26 August 2026

A soldier from the Volgograd region was killed in Ukraine.

Yuri Galkin from the Novoanninsky district was killed in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the special operation, at least 1830 fighters from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.

Frame of protesters in Tbilisi on the 636th day of continuous actions. Photo: MO SE / Facebook

23:32, 25 August 2026

Protesters held demonstrations in Tbilisi for the 636th consecutive day.

Supporters of Georgia's Eurointegration held protests outside the Parliament building and Tbilisi City Council for the 636th consecutive day, demanding the release of political prisoners and transparent elections. University teachers speak of a disaster in the education system as a result of government reforms.

22:35, 25 August 2026

A resident of Dagestan was fined for extremist symbols on social media.

The Kizilyurt District Court found a resident of the village of Chontaul guilty of publicly displaying the symbols of extremist organizations and fined him 1500 rubles.

Frame of the journalist Alexey Seregin arrested for a comment about Dudayev. Photo: Mari El online / "VKontakte"

21:40, 25 August 2026

The journalist arrested for a comment about Dudayev complained about pressure in the pre-trial detention center.

Arrested in June 2026 for publicly justifying terrorism, journalist and author of the Telegram channel "Nothing will happen in Mari El" Alexey Seregin* reported that he is not receiving letters. He also complained about his poor psychological state.

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The opposition used the topic of tourists and relocants from Russia against the "Georgian Dream".

A fire of dry grass occurred in the Millerovsky district during a drone attack.

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