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22:33, 31 May 2017
Chechen Prosecutor's Office demands to block caricatures in support of Charlie Hebdo
The Prosecutor's Office of the Shali District of Chechnya has found that caricatures published in the network in support of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo could offend believers' religious feelings.
A policeman in Makhachkala shooting at a cow. Photo: screenshot of a video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-baWkPEZmY4
19:57, 31 May 2017
Policemen explain shooting in Makhachkala by cow chasing
Policemen had to use their firearms when they tried to kill a mad cow in Nasrutdinov Avenue, said Ruslan Ibragimgadjiev, the spokesman for the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Dagestan. A video of the cow chase appeared on the Internet.
A plate at the entrance to the North-Caucasian District Military Court. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for "Caucasian Knot"
18:57, 31 May 2017
Figurants of Caliphate case sentenced to long imprisonment
The court in Rostov-on-Don has passed guilty verdicts to the defendants, accused of an attempt to create a Caliphate in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR). They were sentenced to 6-16 years in prison.
Timofei Martynenko near the Proletarsky District Court of Rostov-on-Don. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for "Caucasian Knot"
18:14, 31 May 2017
Volunteer of Alexei Navalny's office in Rostov fined for taking part in anticorruption action
In Rostov-on-Don, the court has imposed a fine in the amount of 15,000 roubles on Timofei Martynenko, a volunteer of the office of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, for involvement in a rally. The court's decision will be challenged, an activist's advocate reports.
Afghan Mukhtarly. Photo https://haqqin.az/news/101441
17:36, 31 May 2017
Azerbaijani opposition journalist Afghan Mukhtarly accused of resisting border guards (+video)
The journalist accused of illegal border crossing and smuggling faces a new heavier charge. Afghan Mukhtarly is charged with rendering resistance to a public official. The defence treats the charge as unfounded.
Schoolchildren on the road blocked by a rock fall. Photo http://xn----8sba6bdmqod1k.xn--p1ai/v-rayone-perekryta-avtodoroga-iz-za-obvala
17:10, 31 May 2017
Dagestani pupils conquer road blockage to reach their USE
A rock fall has blocked the road and stopped motor traffic in the Tlarat District towards over 30 settlements. The municipal administration organized a pass through the blockage for the schoolchildren, who were on the way to the facilities, where their Unified State Examination (USE) was held.
The defendants in the case of the Boris Nemtsov's murder. Photo: Anton Denisov (RFE/RL)
16:53, 31 May 2017
Judicial investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder completed
In the case of the Boris Nemtsov's murder, the Moscow District Military Court has scheduled the debate of the parties for June 1. The investigation has been declared to be completed. Defendant Tamerlan Eskerkhanov was removed from the trial until the end of the debate.
Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/47177/photos/38889
14:55, 31 May 2017
"Levada Centre": level of Russian citizens' trust to Ramzan Kadyrov exceeds official data
The "Levada Centre" has found out that 25% of Russian citizens experience respect and sympathy for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. According to the data published by the "Caucasian Knot", 49% of Russian citizens believe that Ramzan Kadyrov can be trusted.
A poster saying "Freedom to Afghan". Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova
13:30, 31 May 2017
Protest action against Afghan Mukhtarly's kidnapping held in Georgia
In Tbilisi, protesters demanded explanations from Georgian authorities about the kidnapping of the Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Mukhtarly. The police launched an inquiry under the article on illegal deprivation of liberty, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported.
Elena Nadtoka. Photo http://hragents.org/person/nadtoka/
12:38, 31 May 2017
Russian SC cancels verdict to journalist Elena Nadtoka
The Presidium of the Supreme Court (SC) of Russia has cancelled the verdict against journalist Elena Nadtoka, sentenced for harsh criticism of the Mayor of Novocherkassk, and all subsequent decisions on the case. The criminal case against the journalist has been sent for reconsideration, reports advocate Tumas Misakyan.
12:06, 31 May 2017
AI accuses Georgian authorities of involvement in Afghan Mukhtarly's kidnapping
The international human rights organization "Amnesty International" (AI) has condemned the detention of Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Mukhtarly, who lived in Tbilisi. The AI has recognized Afghan Mukhtarly as a "prisoner of conscience" and demanded from the Azerbaijani authorities to release him.
Kantemir Balagov. Photo from his personal page on "VKontakte", vk.com/kant_balag
12:02, 31 May 2017
Laureate of Cannes Film Festival bans screening his film in Kabardino-Balkaria
Kantemir Balagov has forbidden showing in Nalchik his film "Tesnota" (Squeeze), which won the FIPRESCI prize of the International Federation of Cinematographers. He has motivated his decision by the reaction of the city authorities. Kantemir Balagov has reported his decision on his page in Facebook.
Cover of Rizvan Ibragimov's book / photo: Rizvan Ibragimov's personal page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1557501120983666&set=ecnf.100001713806374&type=3&theater
10:01, 31 May 2017
Witness reports increase in popularity of publicist Rizvan Ibragimov's books after his public apologies
At trial in the Rizvan Ibragimov's case, the court has pronounced a decision to oblige a resident of Chechnya, after whose complaint the case was instituted, to appear in the courtroom.
A police car in Rostov-on-Don. Photo http://privet-rostov.ru/incident/14135-na-stancii-rostov-glavnyy-zaderzhan-muzhchina-s-granatoy.html
08:41, 31 May 2017
In Rostov-on-Don, two natives of Dagestan detained with grenade and trotyl
According to law enforcers, detained natives of Dagestan were plotting an explosion in a shopping centre in Rostov-on-Don.
Kantemir Beslaneev from Kabardino-Balkaria. Photo http://kbrria.ru/sport/karatist-iz-kbr-vzyal-bronzu-na-chempionate-mira-18802
06:46, 31 May 2017
Karatist from Kabardino-Balkaria becomes bronze medallist of World Championship
At the World Championships in Kyokushinkai Karate, Kantemir Beslaneev from Kabardino-Balkaria has been defeated by Igor Ryadnov, a karate athlete from Moscow. The athlete from Kabardino-Balkaria took the third place.
Elena Nadtoka. Photo: bloknot-novocherkassk.ru/news/1095
02:08, 31 May 2017
Defence of Novocherkassk journalist Elena Nadtoka demands to cancel verdict due to ECtHR's decision
After more than 12 years, a reconsideration of the verdict against journalist Elena Nadtoka, sentenced for criticizing the Mayor of Novocherkassk, is connected with the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), which recognized that the Russian authorities had violated the Elena Nadtoka's right to freedom of expression.
An opening of the commemorative plaque in honour of Magomed Nurbagandov, a staff member of the Dagestani Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). Photo: vesti.ru/videos/show/vid/694010/#
23:54, 30 May 2017
Opinion of Makhachkala residents was disregarded when naming Nurbagandov Street
Residents of the street, renamed in honour of Magomed Nurbagandov and his brother Abdurashid, express regret about the forthcoming paper red tape. The Makhachkala residents, who will not be affected by these problems, support the renaming decision. Among locals, there are those, to whom Nurbagandov surname says nothing, as well as those who would not like to change anything.
23:49, 30 May 2017
Idris Abzagirov's relatives demand clear information about his fate
No information on the whereabouts of Idris Abzagirov, a resident of the Dagestani village of Korkmaskala, is available since April 11, his relatives assert. According to their story, investigators allude that Abzagirov was in the car burned out after the shootout, but "they say nothing directly."
Anzor Arslanuk. Photo: Diana Skvortsova's page on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1947966742149718&set=pb.100008092335524.-2207520000.1496173597.&type=3&theater
22:16, 30 May 2017
Anzor Arslanuk's defence treats decision to deport him to Syria as absurd
The Adler District Court made an absurd decision to deport Anzor Arslanuk, a Russian citizen, to Syria, Oksana Trenbach, his advocate, has stated. Arslanuk has dual citizenship, his mother Tamara Stas has noted.
20:33, 30 May 2017
Journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi detained in Baku
Sevinj Vagifgizi, a freelance journalist, was detained at the Central Office of the State Border Service (SBS) of Azerbaijan, when she wanted to find out the fate of Afghan Mukhtarly, brought to Baku from Tbilisi.
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Analysts commented on the participation of Karabakh refugees in the Armenian parliamentary elections.

The main contenders for seats in the Armenian parliament focused on criticizing their opponents.

Pashinyan used the issue of visa-free travel with the EU in his election campaign.

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.