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Ogtai Gyulyalyev. Screenshot: Toplum.tv, http://toplum.tv/az/oqtay-gulaliyev-bas-prokurorluu-mehkemeye-vermek-niyyetindedir/#.Xbk7T2sueUk
14:53, 5 December 2019
Colleagues of Ogtai Gyulyalyev concerned over plans to return him to Azerbaijan
The Heydar Aliyev Foundation decided to stop financing the Ogtai Gyulyalyev's stay at a clinic in Istanbul and to return him to Azerbaijan, where medical treatment might be less effective, the Committee against Repression and Torture voiced its fears on December 4.
A cracking wall of the Nagorno-Karabakh State Museum of History and Local Lore, Stepanakert. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
14:38, 5 December 2019
In Nagorno-Karabakh, state museum employees complain of its emergency condition
Employees of the Nagorno-Karabakh State Museum of History and Local Lore are trying to attract young people to study the history of Artsakh, but the emergency condition of the building does not allow holding mass events in it.
11:21, 5 December 2019
Ingush CCE investigates Zelimkhan Khangoshvili's case since 2008 - Interfax
Starting from 2008, the activities of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, who was recently murdered, were investigated by the Centre for Combating Extremism (also known as CCE or Centre "E") of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Ingushetia in a case on involvement in terror acts on the territory of the Ingush republic, the "Interfax" reports.
11:11, 5 December 2019
Chechnya to spend 4.6 million for orders and medals named after Akhmat Kadyrov
The amount of 4.6 million roubles was allocated from the Chechen budget for the manufacture of orders and medals named after Akhmat Kadyrov. According to the materials of the public procurement website, the orders and medals are to be made of gold and precious stones.
Serzh Sargsyan. Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Serzh_Sargsyan#/media/File:Serzh_Sargsyan_MSC_2018.jpg
10:55, 5 December 2019
Serzh Sargsyan rejects charge of embezzlement
Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan does not agree with the charge of embezzlement and treats a case against him as political persecution, his office reports.
Russian Embassy in Berlin. Screenshot from Youtube video posted by Deutsche Welle in Russia, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNUM_Zsu6QI
08:36, 5 December 2019
Social network users reproach Germany for soft reaction to Khangoshvili's murder
The German Chancellor has confirmed that the decision of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to expel two Russian diplomats had to do with the Russia's unwillingness to help in the investigation of the murder of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Social network users have expressed bewilderment at the absence of real sanctions against Russia.
North-Caucasian Military Court, July 2019. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot
08:26, 5 December 2019
Defence of Kurbanov brothers doubts investigators' findings
In 2015-2016, Ismail and Mukhtar Kurbanov from Dagestan were in their native village and did not fight in Syria, their advocate has stated in court and presented the confirming documents.
Parliament of Azerbaijan. Photo: press service of Meydan.TV https://www.meydan.tv/ru/article/milli-meclis-prezidentin-etiraz-etdiyi-deyisikliyi-legv-etdi/
21:15, 4 December 2019
Decision to dissolve Azerbaijani parliament approved amid criticism of local analysts
The Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan approved the decision of the Milli Majlis [the parliament of Azerbaijan] to recommend the President to dissolve the legislative body and announce early parliamentary elections.
Rashid Chataev, a native of Chechnya. Screenshot from YouTube video posted by "Daily Storm" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHEnG03LUbM
21:03, 4 December 2019
German court obliges Chechen refugee to return children to Russia
The court pronounced a decision, according to which Rashid Chataev, a native of Chechnya, should return to his former wife their two daughters taken by him to Germany. Rashid Chataev hopes that in Grozny, the court will pronounce an opposite decision and leave the children with him.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany. Photo: I, DorisAntony CC BY-SA 3.0 https://ru.wikipedia.org/
19:57, 4 December 2019
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili's murder threatens sanctions against Russia
Confirmations of the version on the involvement of the authorities of Russia or Chechnya in the murder of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili can complicate the economic cooperation between Russia and Germany, The Wall Street Journal reports.
OSCE Mission in Nagorno-Karabakh, October 27, 2019. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
19:38, 4 December 2019
OSCE observers find no violations in Karabakh conflict zone
Today, the OSCE Mission has not registered any shooting attacks on the contact line between the troops of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh.
Detainees publicly repent of drug use, Chechnya. Screenshot of Instagram post made by the Chechen Muftiate, https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lSWABoGNw/
19:16, 4 December 2019
In Chechnya, detainees publicly repent of drug use
On December 3, the Muftiate of Chechnya reported that in the Urus-Martan District of Chechnya, several young people repented of using psychotropic substances. The Chechen Muftiate also posted a photo of a "warning conversation" held by law enforcers for the detainees. Instagram users and residents of the Chechen Republic considered such a public humiliation as excessive.
14:50, 4 December 2019
Grozny resident suspected of links with Syrian militants
A 23-year-old native of Grozny has been fighting in Syria on the side of militants since 2015, a source from the Chechen prosecutor's office has announced today the investigators' version.
14:32, 4 December 2019
Azerbaijani journalists predict continued control over media after Gasanov's dismissal
After Ali Gasanov has been removed from heading the "ideological sphere" of Azerbaijan, the authorities' interference in the work of the media will not stop; however, the form of control will be less stringent, the journalists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Zugdidi, Georgia. Photo: press service of the Zugdidi Municipality, http://zugdidi.mun.gov.ge/
11:35, 4 December 2019
Policeman suffered in skirmish at protest action in Zugdidi
On December 3, activists of the ruling "Georgian Dream" Party held a protest action in the city of Zugdidi, outside the local office of the oppositional United National Movement (UNM). During the clashes, a policeman was injured.
Visitors of the exhibition dedicated to the International Day of Disabled Persons, Stepanakert, December 3, 2019. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
11:12, 4 December 2019
Stepanakert: activists criticize authorities for indifference to invalids' problems
On December 3, a roundtable, dated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, was held in the Stepanakert House of Culture and Youth. The event was jointly organized by the "Decision" Civil Initiative and the Union of the Blind of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Andrei Buzin. Photo: press service of the "Golos" movement https://www.facebook.com/golosinfo/photos/a.1300516733312806/1300539523310527/?type=3&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAKgB14t6eac1k1jAt5gu3Q_0-_3ZfPUH-IPE1-KXbG_AB2JnyUuTf40juBMAzRlDrQF5MPBlxZ9aZ28u1e7CdXrT3xaRLUT8gYpER50WOfXgvqv2TQ6LNYJDtYA3i2ppJmNXvQl_t27HEKv407fz9qQq2pbyc0TIAnZZaobrTj9yMzVvWUng70pL7l36kB0UHttf3cK_h4vAN2YagFCuwKdLYFFCAZi0ayVSE1Y1CLCJ7UlDsss6iNsCWOdBvvroTMIiBPgZt_ZtxGMZwBobUIprEBvlwx0RbzQQKNxMeSNitNEOgSBrdN3MlZMXGGWta3lKPxDaRw95MkN2yf04_dY_ACKDZZ2CThiaG2RxYA0N-KcDlhfxp-sKoxNZZ6tHSaVVOYR0ajpUkMYY_gPUbho87nNdIkTNpDmIW93HhBZlw&__tn__=-R
11:00, 4 December 2019
Co-chair of "Golos" receives threats after fake text about Dagestan
Andrei Buzin, one of the leaders of the "Golos" (Vote) movement in voters' defence, has received threats on behalf of residents of Dagestan, who were offended by some text ascribed to Mr Buzin.
Banner of protest action 'Leave with dignity!' Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
08:37, 4 December 2019
Police set activists detained in Yerevan free
The count of the detained opponents of the Armenian Minister of Education reached 24, but they were all released after drawing up protocols on disobeying policemen. Activists themselves have refused to plead guilty.
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Screenshot from video posted at: http://rustavi2.ge/en/news/17600
23:30, 3 December 2019
German prosecutors suspect Chechen authorities of involvement in Zelimkhan Khangoshvili's murder
The authorities of Russia or Chechnya could hire a killer to murder Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Berlin, the German Prosecutor's Office suggests.
Akhmed Barakhoev. Screenshot from Youtube video posted by 'Fortanga Org': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkmHRYIwW80
23:11, 3 December 2019
In Stavropol, court leaves Akhmed Barakhoev under custody
The Stavropol Territorial Court has dismissed a complaint about the arrest until February 10 of Ingush activist Akhmed Barakhoev, who was charged in a case on calls for riots and an attack on law enforcers.
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The destruction of an Armenian memorial in Karabakh sparked a debate on social media.

A shipment of Russian grain and fertilizers was sent from Baku to Armenia.

The Armenian opposition and Russian propaganda shared their indignation at Armenia's rapprochement with the EU.

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.