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One entrance of the house was destroyed as a result of blast in a residential house in Russia’s Volgograd, May 16, 2017. Photo: Page of 'Volgograd' community on Vkontakte social network
15:19, 16 May 2017
In Volgograd, three persons killed in apartment building explosion
This afternoon, an entrance of a four-storey building has collapsed in the Soviet District of Volgograd. The explosion of domestic gas damaged 16 apartments in a residential building. According to the preliminary information, three persons were killed, and eleven others needed medical assistance.
15:09, 16 May 2017
French LGBT associations file lawsuit against Ramzan Kadyrov
Today, in connection with the information about harassment of gays in the Chechen Republic, three French LGBT associations have filed a lawsuit to the International Criminal Court against Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Ali Insanov. Photo: http://minval.az/k/ali-insanov
14:04, 16 May 2017
Azerbaijani political prisoner Ali Insanov appeals against verdict
On May 15, Togrul Babaev, an advocate of Ali Insanov, the former Minister for Public Health, filed an appeal against the guilty verdict pronounced to his client. According to Togrul Babaev, "the criminal case was fabricated in order not to release Ali Insanov from prison upon completion of his first term."
Elena Kulikova after court session. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
13:03, 16 May 2017
Court fines coordinator of Alexei Navalny's headquarters in Rostov-on-Don
The Proletarsky District Court of Rostov-on-Don has imposed a fine in the amount of 15,000 roubles on Elena Kulikova, a coordinator of the Alexei Navalny's pre-election campaign headquarters, for participating in the rally on March 26.
Ruslan Zeitullaev after the verdict was announced. Photo from Facebook page of Edem Samedlyaev
11:35, 16 May 2017
Ruslan Zeitullaev resumes his hunger strike in Rostov SIZO
Ruslan Zeitullaev, recognized as an organizer of the Crimean unit of the terrorist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir", banned in Russia, has began his new hunger strike in protest against the verdict and persecution of activists. This was reported by advocate Emil Kurbedinov.
11:05, 16 May 2017
Residents of North Ossetia detained while selling a newborn baby
A resident of North Ossetia offered a woman together with her friend to act as agents in the sale of her newborn baby. They were detained, investigators report.
House in Grozny. Photo by Magomed Magomedov for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
09:20, 16 May 2017
Residents of Chechnya complain about being resettled from dilapidated houses to smaller apartments
In 2016, in Chechnya, 2245 local residents were resettled from dilapidated housing. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by an official from the Ministry of Construction for the Chechen Republic. Meanwhile, local residents argue that when resettled from dilapidated houses in Chechnya, tenants are provided with a smaller apartment than they had earlier.
Mekhman Guseinov. Photo from blogger's Facebook account, Facebook.com/Mehman.IRFS
03:16, 16 May 2017
Verdict to blogger Mekhman Guseinov challenged at Azerbaijani SC
On May 15, an advocate of blogger Mekhman Guseinov submitted to the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan a cassation appeal against the verdict to his client. He also noted that the defence is preparing a complaint to be filed to the European Court of Human Rights.
Sodier at the frontline. Photo: vesti.az/news/324695
00:03, 16 May 2017
Nagorno-Karabakh accuses Azerbaijan of missile strikes
In the evening of May 15, the Azerbaijani side has shelled with controlled missiles a military object of the Karabakh Army. As a result of the shelling, some military vehicles were partially damaged. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent has been told about that by the spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Nagorno-Karabakh.
Yuri Luzhkov. Photo: © Sputnik/ Alexei Nikolsky, https://sputnik-georgia.ru/politics/20170512/235952244/Luzhkov-prokommentiroval-namerenie-Gruzii-vnesti-ego-v-chernyj-spisok.html
23:09, 15 May 2017
Russia's MFA criticizes ban for Luzhkov to enter Georgia
Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Russian Federation has reacted to Georgia's putting Yuri Luzhkov, a former Mayor of Moscow, on the list of undesirable persons. The Russia's MFA has treated it as a provocation and reminded Russians of the risks associated with travelling to Georgia.
Banners of Baku Islamiad. Photo: dlmn.info/ru/bakinskaya-islamiada-startovala-vse-plyusy-i-minusy/
21:55, 15 May 2017
Observers claim low sports level of Islamic Solidarity Games
In the course of the Islamic Solidarity Games, athletes are competing for medals in conditions of weak competition, and a low level of competition can be seen in comparison with Olympic Games, World and Europe Championships. This opinion was voiced by Azerbaijani sports commentators interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Sapiyat Magomedova. Photo by Raisa Medzhidova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
18:28, 15 May 2017
Sapiyat Magomedova claims delay in her lawsuit against MoF
Today, Sapiyat Magomedova, a Dagestani advocate, earlier accused of using violence and insulting policemen, has filed a complaint to the court about the cancellation of the decision on closure of the criminal case against her.
Protesters against adoption of the Draft Constitution, Tbilisi, May 15, 2017. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
17:02, 15 May 2017
In Georgia, six cities host actions against Draft Constitution
In Tbilisi, about 20 people attended a protest action against the adoption of the Draft Constitution. Protests were also held in the cities of Batumi, Gori, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, and Telavi, report members of the movement "Protect the Constitution".
Supporters of ruling party and opposition activists in the Tbilisi Concert Hall, May 15, 2017. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
15:52, 15 May 2017
In Tbilisi, discussion of Georgian Draft Constitution disrupted
In Georgia, organizers of the nationwide discussion of the Draft Constitution have made a decision not to hold a meeting in Tbilisi today because of the ongoing action in support of miners.
14:21, 15 May 2017
Azerbaijani activist associates call to police with his activity on Facebook
Young activist Elvin Abdullaev has reported that he was called to come to a police station. The activist has associated the call with his criticism of the authorities in social networks.
Alexei Navalny. Photo: RFE/RL
11:15, 15 May 2017
In Volgograd, Alexei Navalny's headquarters starts working in new premises
Starting from today, in Volgograd, the headquarters of Alexei Navalny began working under a new address in No. 7d in Pugachevskaya Street in the Voroshilov District.
Voting at a polling station in Yerevan, May 14, 2017. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
02:49, 15 May 2017
Observers report new kind of violations at elections to Yerevan Council of Elders
Out of the received reports and the publications in the media, the working group has identified 79 reports with signs of electoral violations committed in the course of the elections to the Yerevan Council of Elders. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent at the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of Armenia.
Voting at a polling station, Yerevan, May 14, 2017. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the 'Caucasian Knot'.
01:26, 15 May 2017
Armenian political analysts doubt effectiveness of new Yerevan Council of Elders
Political analyst Grant Mikaelyan, a researcher of the Caucasus Institute, has told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that he expects no qualitative change in the future composition of the Yerevan Council of Elders. Anahit Bashkhyan, a member of the faction of the Council of Elders "Hello, Yerevan!", however, believes that the opposition will be able to influence the decision-making process.
Special operation in Ingushetia. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru
00:27, 15 May 2017
On May 8-14, 2017, four persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of May 8-14, 2017, four persons fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. Of them, three were killed, and one person was wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Machine gun. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/bandity-napavshie-na-post-policii-v-malgobekskom.html
23:07, 14 May 2017
One man killed in shootout in Dagestan
A suspected militant has been killed in a suburb of Makhachkala, while policemen tried to detain him, a source reports.
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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.