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An explosive device on the body of one of the those killed during attacking the military camp of the National Guard. Photo http://nac.gov.ru
09:01, 13 June 2017
Vladimir Putin accuses US of supporting Chechen militants
In his interview to film director Oliver Stone, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the United States uses terrorists to shake down the domestic political situation in Russia. According to the Russian President, Moscow has proof of financial support for Chechen militants.
A memorial desk for Anna Politkovskaya. Photo http://gdb.rferl.org/6233451B-DCBA-4E92-BA5C-4E39C22613FE_cy10_r1_w974_n_s.jpg
05:01, 13 June 2017
Prisoner sentenced in case of Anna Politkovskaya's murder dies in Vologda colony
Lom-Ali Gaitukaev died at the penal colony IK-5 of the Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN) Department for the Vologda Region, also known as the Vologda Pyatak. He was accused of involvement in the murder of Anna Politkovskaya, an observer of the newspaper "Novaya Gazeta".
A walk of Alexei Navalny's supporters in Astrakhan. Photo by Yelena Grebenyuk for "Caucasian Knot"
04:03, 13 June 2017
In Astrakhan, 500 people gather for walk with Alexei Navalny's supporters
300 people gathered by the beginning of the action. It was held in the form of a walk along the central streets of the city, and about 200 people joined the activists along their way.
The police officers at the rally of Navalny's supporters in Krasnodar. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for "Caucasian Knot"
03:04, 13 June 2017
EU calls on Russia to free detained Alexei Navalny's supporters
The European Union (EU) has called on the Russian authorities to release activists detained during actions held throughout the country on June 12.
Ali Insanov. Photo http://minval.az/k/ali-insanov
01:05, 13 June 2017
Ali Insanov refuses to participate in appeal trial
Ali Insanov, former Azerbaijani Minister for Public Health, has refused to participate in the consideration of his appeal against the verdict of guilty. He has entrusted the protection of his rights at the trial to his advocates.
The participants of the anti-corruption rally in Makhachkala. June 12, 2017. Photo by Murad Muradov for "Caucasian Knot"
20:10, 12 June 2017
Makhachkala residents state that policemen disrupted anti-corruption rally
Eight persons, who had intended to take part in the rally, were detained in Makhachkala. The rally itself was in fact disrupted – activists were detained immediately after they took out their posters. The authorities ignore anti-corruption demands, residents of Dagestan have complained.
The participants of the Navalny's supporters' action in Volgograd. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for "Caucasian Knot"
19:04, 12 June 2017
In Volgograd, Navalny's supporters demand authorities' changeability
To defeat corruption and improve living standards, the authorities must be changeable, the protesters in Volgograd have stated. They noted that a lot of young people participated in the rally.
Ilgar Mamedov. Photo http://www.azadliq.az/xeber/44166/ombudsmanin-numayendeleri-ilqar-memmedovla-gorusubler/
19:02, 12 June 2017
Azerbaijani activists outraged at CoE decision on Ilgar Mamedov's case
Azerbaijani activists have sharply criticized the decision of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE) on the case of oppositionist Ilgar Mamedov.
18:08, 12 June 2017
Advocate claims violation of journalist Aziz Orudjev's rights
Aziz Orudjev (Orujov), Director of the "Kanal-13", an online TV Channel, kept at the Baku SIZO (pre-trial prison) is refused in visits and telephone conversations with her family members. This has been reported by advocate Javad Javadov. He intends to file a complaint about the above refusal.
Picketers in Nalchik. Photo by Lyudmila Orazaeva for "Caucasian Knot"
18:03, 12 June 2017
Nalchik residents hold picket with anticorruption and social demands
In Nalchik, picketers have demanded from the authorities to investigate corruption crimes and solve social problems. The protestors have also stated that they support the demands of truck drivers and low-income families.
Participants of the anticorruption rally in Sochi after the detention in the police car. June 12, 2017. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for "Caucasian Knot"
16:46, 12 June 2017
In Sochi, police disperse action of Alexei Navalny's supporters
About 50 supporters of Alexei Navalny were detained in Sochi. Today, in total, about 100 people have come to the anticorruption action in the city.
The building of the Prosecutor's Office of Georgia. © Sputnik / Alexander Imedashvili https://sputnik-georgia.ru/georgia/20170517/236000097/Drugu-docheri-prezidenta-Gruzii-predjavili-obvinenie.html
15:24, 12 June 2017
Court releases musicians detained in Tbilisi
In Tbilisi, the court has pronounced the decision not to imprison Mikhail Mgaloblishvili and Giorgi Kebouriya, members of the "Birja Mafia" band, suspected of drug possession. Both rappers are released on bail.
One of the posters that was not presented at a rally in Makhachkala. Photo by Murad Muradov for "Caucasian Knot"
14:50, 12 June 2017
In Makhachkala, "Caucasian Knot" correspondent attacked at rally of Alexei Navalny's supporters
In Makhachkala, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent was attacked while she was shooting on video the preparation for the anticorruption rally, and her video camera was damaged. Meanwhile, law enforcers did not infer with the incident.
Today, Marat Ismailov, an organizer of the anticorruption rally in Makhachkala. Photo RFE/RL
11:30, 12 June 2017
Law enforcers oblige activist to refuse in writing from rally in Dagestan
Today, Marat Ismailov, an organizer of the anticorruption rally in Makhachkala, has been brought to a police station. He was obliged to write a recognizance to "refuse committing unlawful acts."
An anticorruption rally in Rostov-on-Don, June 12, 2017. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for "Caucasian Knot"
11:28, 12 June 2017
In Rostov-on-Don, about 700 people attend anticorruption action (+video)
In Rostov-on-Don, an action of Alexei Navalny's supporters and members of the "Open Russia" is being held under monitoring of law enforcers.
The residents of the capital of Chechnya go to an antiterrorist rally. Grozny, April 8, 2017. Photo by Nikolay Petrov for "Caucasian Knot"
11:11, 12 June 2017
Grozny residents claim being obliged to participate in march on Russia Day
In the capital of Chechnya, the "Parade of the Peoples of Russia" in honour of Russia Day is expected to be attended by several thousand people. This was reported by the Grozny City Mayor's Office. Public employees and students claimed that they were obliged to take part in the march.
Symbol of the "Akhmat" Football Club (former "Terek"). Photo http://fc-akhmat.ru/page/8598
10:16, 12 June 2017
Residents of Chechnya criticize renaming of "Terek" FC
Some residents of Chechnya treat the change of the name for the "Terek" FC (Football Club) to "Akhmat" as a conjuncture decision. They believe there are already enough objects in the republic named after Akhmat Kadyrov.
Stele at the entrance to the Nogai District. Photo http://www.dagestanpost.ru/novosti/46922-tsel-sezda-otstoyat-nogajskuyu-step
10:05, 12 June 2017
On the eve of congress in Dagestan, Nogais state their intent to dispose lands of Nogai District
On June 14, the village of Terekli-Mekteb of the Nogai District will host a congress in protest against the plans of the Dagestani authorities to award the villages located in the lands of free-range animal husbandry the status of dwelling settlements.
During the special operation in Dagestan. Photo http://www.nac.gov.ru/
09:45, 12 June 2017
On June 5-11, one person fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
In the course of the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, during the week, from June 5 to June 11, 2017, one person was killed; and no information about the wounded ones was reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Garbage in Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for "Caucasian Knot"
04:55, 12 June 2017
Sochi residents complain about garbage dumps
In Sochi, container areas for collecting household waste are littered with garbage. This was claimed by residents and guests of the city. The "Spetsavtokhozyaistvo" utility services company does not manage to take out the garbage because of the overpopulation of the city.
News
Armenian and Turkish flags near a railway. Illustration created by the Caucasian Knot using AI in Photoshop. Armenia has gained access to freight transport via the Akhalkalaki-Kars railway.

Anar Asadli. Photo: https://qafqazinfo.az/news/detailru/-6129 Azerbaijani opposition figure convicted in fraud case

Mine Action Agency staff conduct training for new residents of Khojavend. May 22, 2026. Photo: APA https://ru.apa.az/sotsium/sostoyalos-ocerednoe-pereselenie-v-gorod-xodzavend-653217 17 Azerbaijani families returned to Khojavend

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.