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War in Syria. Photo: REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh
15:30, 28 February 2018
Stavropol activist demands to withdraw troops from Syria
Today, in Stavropol, a solo picketer has demanded from the Russian authorities to eliminate corruption and stop military intervention in Syria and Ukraine.
Prohibited materials confiscated by police. Screenshot from video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMSqj9zvSW4
13:23, 28 February 2018
A resident of Volgograd Region fined for friendship with IS* fighters
A fined man posted prohibited materials in the social network, and during the search, law enforcers found evidence of his friendly relations with IS* fighters. This was reported by the Border Guard Service of the FSB Department for the Volgograd Region.
13:03, 28 February 2018
An activist of "Muslim Unity" detained after returning to Baku
Revan Ismayilov returned to Azerbaijan on February 26. However, until today he has not been able to report that he was detained by policemen. This was stated by a member of the movement "Muslim Unity". The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has not confirmed, but also has not denied the information about the activist's detention.
Prayer in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photo: REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
12:26, 28 February 2018
New expenses for Hajj threaten plans of Chechen pilgrims
This year, the Muftiate of Chechnya expects a 20% rise in the cost of trips to Saudi Arabia for pilgrims, reports an official of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM). According to local residents, the increased cost of the trips for Hajj resulted in a decrease of interest in the pilgrimage among Muslims of Chechnya.
Hiding with weapons. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-dagestane-obnaruzhen-banditskiy-taynik.html
11:11, 28 February 2018
A hiding with weapons found in Southern Dagestan
Law enforcers have destroyed a hiding with weapons and ammunition found in a Dagestani village. According to the FSB, the hiding was arranged by militants from the "Southern" grouping.
Alexandria (USA). Photo: SchuminWeb https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Алегзандрия_(Виргиния)
10:45, 28 February 2018
Natives of Chechnya detained in US for an attempt to smuggle firearms
On February 27, in the US state of Virginia, two local residents were arrested for suspicion of buying more than 100 items of firearms to be sent to Chechnya, the US Department of Justice reports.
Fire at 'Tergi' market. Photo: © Sputnik / Alexander Imedashvili https://sputnik-georgia.ru/incidents/20180227/239466325/V-centre-Tbilisi-gorit-rynok-dlja-tushenija-mobilizovano-35-mashin.html
08:38, 28 February 2018
"Tergi" administration promises privileges for entrepreneurs affected by fire
During the restoration of the shopping centre "Tergi", owners of the retail outlets, whose property was destroyed by fire, will enjoy preferential terms for the rent of premises, the administration of the Tbilisi shopping centre announces. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) put forward a version about the arson of the building.
Jamil Gasanli. Photo: Aziz Kerimov, RFE/RL
01:37, 28 February 2018
Jamil Gasanli calls on Musavat and ReAl to protest against presidential election
Jamil Gasanli, the leader of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) of Azerbaijan, has called on the "Musavat" Party and the movement "Republican Alternative" (ReAl) to hold protests against the early presidential election.
Minister of Construction of Dagestan Ibragim Kazibekov. Screenshot from YouTube Channel of 'Dagestan' TV Company
00:56, 28 February 2018
Source reports Dagestani minister's escape to Ukraine
On February 27, the house of Ibragim Kazibekov, the Minister of Construction of Dagestan, and his office were searched in connection with the inquiry into the case of Abdusamad Gamidov, the former head of the Dagestani government. Law enforcers planned to detain Kazibekov, but he "escaped from the republic," a law enforcement source has stated.
23:14, 27 February 2018
A Nalchik resident who fell victim to torture complains of health problems
Rustam Kuchmenov, a resident of Nalchik, who complained of torture from law enforcers, needs an expensive surgery on his damaged spine, but cannot go for medical treatment because of recognizance not to leave. Rustam Kuchmenov was not afraid to point to the law enforcers who were torturing him and therefore he needs state protection, the Committee Against Torture has stated.
Yana Antonova holds solo picket. Photo by Anna Gritsevich for the Caucasian Knot.
20:05, 27 February 2018
Female activist with posters about Nemtsov detained in Krasnodar
In the centre of Krasnodar, law enforcers have detained Yana Antonova, an activist, with two posters, when she was about to hold a solo picket in memory of Boris Nemtsov, who was killed three years ago.
Stray dog. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot.
19:22, 27 February 2018
Resident of Rostov Region died after attack of stray dogs
An elderly man has died in the Aksay District of the Rostov Region after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs, his relatives have reported.
Law enforcers during detention. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru
18:19, 27 February 2018
Three men complain of torture after their detention in Anapa
Tigran Grigoryan, Artyom Beglaryan and Grigory Achkasov have appealed to rights defenders with a complaint of torture, under which Anapa law enforcers forced them to sign acknowledgements of guilt.
Journalist Vitaly Kadaev holds solo pickets in memory of Boris Nemtsov, Elista, February 27, 2018. Photo is provided to the Caucasian Knot by Valery Badmaev.
17:49, 27 February 2018
In Kalmykia, two journalists hold pickets in memory of Boris Nemtsov
In Elista, Valery Badmaev, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Modern Kalmykia", and freelance journalist Vitaly Kadaev held solo pickets on the anniversary of politician Boris Nemtsov's murder.
Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan. Photo: © Sputnik / Murad Orujov https://ru.sputnik.az/politics/20180215/414065411/azerbajdzhan-prezidentskie-vibori-stabilnost.html
16:51, 27 February 2018
Azerbaijani CEC registers Ilham Aliev as presidential candidate
Today, Ilham Aliev, the incumbent President of Azerbaijan, has been registered as a presidential candidate. The decision on registration has been unanimously made by members of the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Supreme Court of Azerbaijan © Sputnik / Murad Orujov https://ru.sputnik.az/incidents/20170827/411611498/Azravtoyol-avariya-verxovniy-sud.html
15:51, 27 February 2018
Azerbaijani SC dismisses Faig Amirov's cassation appeal
The verdict to Faig Amirov, the financial director of the opposition newspaper "Azadlig", who is serving his conditional sentence, will be challenged at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), the defence reports.
Fire in Tbilisi. Photo: Alexander Imedashvili https://sputnik-georgia.com/incidents/20180227/239469400/xanzari-tbilisis-bazrobaze.html
13:05, 27 February 2018
Entrepreneurs threaten to come to protest action after fire in Tbilisi
Tonight, a fire has started at the shopping centre "Tergi-1". It was located on an area of at least 3000 square meters. No one was injured.
Filling station near residential house. Photo by Grigory Shvedov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
07:35, 27 February 2018
Authorities calculate volume of "shadow" fuel turnover in Dagestan
In Dagestan, over 500,000 tons of fuels and lubricants are in the "shadow" turnover and no taxes are paid for them, reported Khizri Shikhsaidov, Speaker of the Dagestani Parliament.
Entrance to Gyumri. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the Caucasian Knot.
06:07, 27 February 2018
Tenants of dilapidated house in Gyumri refuse to stay in temporary shelters
Residents of a house in Gyumri, where floors collapsed at night on February 23, still stay in their apartments. According to a woman who lives in the house, living conditions in tin shelters offered by the authorities are worse than in the dilapidated building.
Samvel Babayan. Sreenshot from ArmLur.аm Youtube Channel.
06:06, 27 February 2018
Political analysts associate prosecution of Samvel Babayan with revenge of authorities
The criminal proceedings against Samvel Babayan, the former Nagorno-Karabakh Minister of Defence, sentenced to six years of imprisonment for illegal import of a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) "Igla" to Armenia, may be a revenge of the authorities for his participation in the formation of the opposition bloc, since he is considered as a serious political figure. This opinion was voiced by political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
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The seizure of houses in the DOSAAF microdistrict in Makhachkala has been lifted.

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.