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The "Neolit" Cafe. Screenshot of the video by the user Moscow Information Agency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRLC4-z-1Wo
23:36, 20 February 2019
Native of Armenia denies accusations of involvement in mass brawl in Moscow
Fuad Abbasov, the head of the Centre for Information Initiatives, has called a Russian citizen of Armenian origin to be the instigator of a mass brawl with shooting in Moscow, and revealed his passport data. However, the owner of this passport has declared himself not involved in the incident.
Alibek Mirzekhanov, the blogger. Screenshot of the video by the user Gasan Gadjiev
23:33, 20 February 2019
Family of blogger Alibek Mirzekhanov states his kidnapping
Alibek Mirzekhanov, the blogger, detained within the case of a brawl in Moscow, was released from detention after removal of all charges; however, he disappeared after that, his brother Mansur Mirzekhanov has informed.
The building of the Armenian government. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:30, 20 February 2019
Police report suicide attempt in central Yerevan
A local resident has tried to enter the building of the Armenian government in order to threaten a public suicide in protest.
Poster of a participant of the rally in Rostov in 2017. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:01, 20 February 2019
Astrakhan authorities refuse to sanction action in memory of Nemtsov
Local authorities have rejected two applications for a rally and picket in memory of Boris Nemtsov in a mini-park of Astrakhan, said Mikhail Doliev, the head of the regional branch of the "Parnas" Party.
Volny Aul. Land plots granted to the organization "Nalchik for Its Rights" after an auction. Photo: screenshot of the video on the ReaLife Nalchik channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akAqn3L7G_g
15:56, 20 February 2019
KBR's authorities ignore appeals of "Volny Aul" villagers
Activists of the "Volny Aul" (Free Village) failed to receive any response from the republic's authorities to requests for help in allocating land plots to those needy, said Svetlana Alieva, the head of an NGO.
Magomed Gandaur-Egi, Magomed Amatkhanov's advocate, and Marat Utyusehev, Salamkhan Sampiev's advocate, talk to the visitors of the court session. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:48, 20 February 2019
Prosecutor treats guilt of five residents of Ingushetia of plotting terror acts proved
The prosecutor asked the court to recognize Salamkhan Sampiev, Ruslan Esmurziev, Khusen Kitiev, Magomed Amatkhanov and Elbert Kharsiev guilty of preparing terror acts in Ingushetia and Moscow and sentence them to prison terms ranging from 13 to 20 years. Elbert Kharsiev and his defence insist that testimonies were given under torture.
A man in handcuffs. Photo https://pixabay.com
11:20, 20 February 2019
Azerbaijani oppositionist arrested for 30 days
Rovshan Guliev, a member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), detained in his apartment after a search, was arrested for 30 days on the charge of disobeying the police. The Guliev's case was fabricated, party activists assert.
The Azerbaijani soldiers. Photo: https://mod.gov.az/ru/foto-arhiv-045/?gid=25697
11:17, 20 February 2019
Azerbaijan claims shelling of two villages in the conflict zone
The positions of the Azerbaijani Army were shelled for 29 times, including those stationed in the villages of the two pre-border districts, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.
10:26, 20 February 2019
Prosecutor requests real prison terms for three defendants in PFPA case in Azerbaijan
Three defendants in the case of financing the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) should be sentenced to prison terms ranging from 7.5 to 8 years; and two more should receive suspended sentences, said the prosecutor. The defence considers it fair to acquit all the defendants.
A pre-trial prison. Photo by Yelena Sineok, Yuga.ru
10:23, 20 February 2019
Relatives of convicted Dagestani Magomed Khazamov report his convoying to Moscow
Magomed Khazamov, convicted for keeping ammunition and drugs, has been brought to a Moscow SIZO (pre-trial prison) for investigative actions, his relatives have informed. His wife associates his convoying with the investigation into the murder of the founder of the "Chernovik" (Draft) newspaper.
Droppers. Photo by Valentina Mischenko / Yugopolis
10:21, 20 February 2019
Method of curing Kadyrov bewilders Internet users
Ramzan Kadyrov's words about droppers against influenza have surprised social network users, and the doctors interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" confirmed the inexpediency of such treatment method.
A special operation. Photo by the National Antiterrorist Committee nac.gov.ru/
23:49, 19 February 2019
Belidji residents report about situation during CTO
The counterterrorist operation (CTO) legal regime in the Derbent District is lifted. The CTO was carried out on the outskirts of the village of Belidji and did not affect local residents.
A special operation. Photo by the National Antiterrorist Committee nac.gov.ru/
23:48, 19 February 2019
Man killed in CTO zone in Dagestan
A militant who was plotting a terror act was killed during a shootout with law enforcers in the Derbent District of Dagestan, the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC) announced and reported on the completion of the counterterrorist operation (CTO).
Law enforcers. Photo: Gennady Anosov / Yugopolis
22:55, 19 February 2019
Law enforcers report shootout in Derbent District of Dagestan
A shootout occurred in the village of Belidji, where in one of the houses law enforcers cordoned off members of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS) banned in Russia. This was reported by sources from the law enforcement bodies.
A law enforcer. Photo by the National Antiterrorist Committee
20:53, 19 February 2019
CTO in Derbent District of Dagestan becomes the second one in 10 months
Today, the counterterrorist operation (CTO) legal regime has been introduced for the first time in Dagestan in 2019. Law enforcers are searching for militants in the Derbent District today. Recently, the CTO legal regime was introduced in Derbent and its surroundings in April 2018.
20:48, 19 February 2019
Rights defenders re-achieve resumption of case on torture of Krasnodar resident
For the second time, the Prosecutor's Office has found unjustified the investigators' decision to close the case on kidnapping and torture of Krasnodar resident Aram Gambaryan and ordered to resume the criminal investigation.
Handcuffs. Photo: https://pixabay.com/ru/полиция-наручники-арестовать-арест-2122373/
17:21, 19 February 2019
Employee of gas company in Makhachkala arrested within Arashukovs' case
Kurakhma Magomedov, the head of a division at the "Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Makhachkala" Limited Liability Company (LLC), suspected of involvement in gas theft, has been arrested for 10 days.
Circassian flag. Photo: © Nina Zotina, Yuga.ru https://www.yuga.ru/articles/society/8582.html
17:19, 19 February 2019
Kabardino-Balkaria: Russian language courses organized for Syrian Circassians
In Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian language courses have been set up for the Circassians from Syria; 50 persons have already signed up to attend the training.
10:55, 19 February 2019
Blogger Lapshin reports new criminal prosecution in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan opens criminal cases against Alexander Lapshin for his calls for terrorism and actions against the state.
Ramzan Kadyrov (on the left) and Muslim Khuchiev. Photo: screenshot of the video by the user Grozny TV Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j10y3N7YV40
10:55, 19 February 2019
Kadyrov announced return to work after course of droppers
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has explained the appointment of Muslim Khuchiev as the acting head of the republic by his ailment (cold), adding that he has returned to office.
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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.