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Water pipe near Baksan. Photo by Viktor Kotlyarov, provided to "Kavkazsky Uzel" by the author.

03:57, 27 June 2025

Archaeologists demand to save the cultural layer of ancient burial mounds in Kabardino-Balkaria

Officials, in violation of the law, did not organize archaeological work on the burial mounds before the construction of the Baksan group water pipeline began, and after the destruction of these objects, they did not allocate funds for the declared security and rescue measures, historians said.

02:53, 27 June 2025

Grozny residents called for a humane solution to the problem of stray dogs

Residents of Grozny have noted an increase in the number of stray dogs on city streets, some animals are behaving aggressively and attacking people. The republic practices shooting dogs by private individuals who are not punished for cruelty to animals, volunteers said.

Smartphone and bank card. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program

01:54, 27 June 2025

Kabardino-Balkaria resident arrested in militant financing case

Transactions by a resident of Kabardino-Balkaria in 2020 became the reason for initiating a criminal case on financing terrorism; the man is in pre-trial detention.

A man takes a picture on his phone. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program

00:55, 27 June 2025

Novorossiysk resident convicted in treason case

A military court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced Novorossiysk resident Mikhail Komkov to 14 years in prison, finding him guilty of working for the Ukrainian special services.

Landfill in Semikarakorsk district. Photo: https://www.donland.ru/

17:28, 26 June 2025

Landfill in Rostov Region Closed After Fuel Oil Removal

Due to violations, the Arbitration Court suspended the operation of a landfill in the Semikarakorsk region for 60 days, the condition of which was the subject of complaints from residents.

Consequences of rising water levels in the Irganai hydroelectric power station reservoir, 2008. Photo: Memorial Human Rights Center recognized as a foreign agent

16:29, 26 June 2025

Dagestan court rules in favor of Irganai migrants

The Supreme Court of Dagestan agreed to pay compensation for government inaction to 19 residents affected by the construction of the Irganai hydroelectric power station, reducing the amount of compensation by 30 times. The government of Dagestan has prepared a budget request for compensation to the displaced persons.

Fire in the cafe "Chechen cuisine". June 26, 2025. Screenshot of the video https://t.me/chpgrozny_95/13950

15:30, 26 June 2025

Owner of Chechen cuisine cafe links arson to "Russian community"

In Ramenskoye, Moscow Region, a Chechen cuisine cafe burned down completely; a video recording captured the moment when an unknown person ran away from the building immediately after the fire. The owner of the establishment believes that the "Russian Community" was involved in the arson and demands that those responsible be held accountable.

Bagrat Galstanyan. Photo: REPORT https://report.az/ru/v-regione/kandidatom-v-premery-armenii-stal-arhiepiskop-galstanyan/

18:55, 25 June 2025

Archbishop Galstanyan detained within putsch case in Armenia

Law enforcers have conducted searches at homes of activists of the "Sacred Struggle" Movement and members of the "Dashnaktsutyun" Party. Bagrat Galstanyan, the leader of the above movement, was detained in connection with the preparation of terror acts and seizure of power in Armenia.

Magomed-Sultan Magomedov. Photo: magomedsultanmagomedov / Telegram

18:49, 25 June 2025

State Secretary of Dagestan Magomedov detained

Power bodies have detained Magomed-Sultan Magomedov, State Secretary of Dagestan, whose residences were searched.

Nikol Pashinyan and police officers. Illustration created by Caucasian Knot with the use of AI in the Copilot program

18:48, 25 June 2025

Pashinyan announced coup d'etat prevention

In his official page in a social network, the Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, has posted a copy of the "failed" opposition plan to remove him from power.

Zaur Kaituev. Photo provided to the “Caucasian Knot”.

16:16, 25 June 2025

Kaituev’s colleagues report about deterioration in his health state

The health state of Makhachkala advocate Zaur Kaituev worsened after he was beaten by law enforcers, and the man required hospitalization. The law enforcers used threats to force the advocate to unblock his mobile phone and gained access to confidential information on his cases, the Dagestani Bar Association claims.

Judge's hammer. Photo by Mikhail Stupin, Yuga.ru

16:14, 25 June 2025

Fine for journalists’ post about closed bomb shelters becomes signal to Rostov media

A fine in the amount of 3 million roubles imposed on a founder of the Rostov “DonDay.ru” publication for a post about bomb shelters being closed during a drone attack is connected with the authorities’ dissatisfaction with such journalists’ materials, which cause outcry in society. The fine has been imposed “at its maximum,” and that fact became a warning to the media.

Zarema Musaeva in court. A screenshot of a photo from the Telegram channel of the “Team against Torture”* from March 21, 2025, https://t.me/no_torture/3573.

16:03, 25 June 2025

Victim’s failure to appear in court for questioning highlights absurd nature of accusation against Zarema Musaeva

The employee of the Federal Penitentiary Service (known as FSIN), involved as a victim in a case against Zarema Musaeva, has once again failed to appear for questioning in court. He explained the failure to come with his poor health state. The last prosecution witness questioned by the court testified in favour of Zarema Musaeva.

Adgur Ardzinba: photo: https://mineconom-ra.org/ru/news/interview/786/

18:17, 24 June 2025

Court of Appeal overturns Ardzinba's arrest

The court in Adler has ruled to release Adgur Ardzinba, an Abkhaz oppositionist, from custody. The decision was made amid an intention to hold a public meeting in support of the politician.

Igor, the head of the family from the Seversky District, who cannot get his payment under the Kherson certificate: screenshot from the video by the blogger Igor Scherbatsky: https://vkvideo.ru/video-211417460_456239485?list=9ded7d01ad81dbfacd

18:13, 24 June 2025

Bastrykin reacts to appeal on violation of housing rights of Kuban residents

In their video appeal to Alexander Bastrykin, the Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF), a family from the Seversky District of the Krasnodar Territory (also known as Kuban by the name of the main river) told about how local authorities are preventing payments under the Kherson certificate, because of which people risk being left without their only housing. Mr Bastrykin has demanded to conduct a check.

18:05, 24 June 2025

Arrest of three “Meydan TV” journalists extended

A Baku court has extended the arrest term of Ainur Elgyunesh, Nurlan Gakhramanly and Aitadj Tapdyg by three months. During the court session, the defence stated that the charges of smuggling brought against the “Meydan TV” journalists were unsubstantiated.

Mamuka Khazaradze (left) and Badri Djaparidze. Photo by https://www.interpressnews.ge/ru/.

14:40, 24 June 2025

Two oppositionists convicted in case on failure to appear at Georgian parliamentary commission

In Tbilisi, a court sentenced opposition politicians Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Djaparidze to eight months of imprisonment. Thus, the number of those convicted for failing to appear when summoned by the parliamentary investigative commission has grown to three.

Fire in the “Crocus City Hall” concert hall after the terrorist attack. A still frame by the RTVI news broadcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9SXUpgUNP4.

14:37, 24 June 2025

Investigation into case against 19 defendants in case on terrorist attack in “Crocus City Hall” completed

The investigation into a criminal case against nineteen defendants accused of involvement in the terrorist attack in the “Crocus City Hall” concert hall in the Moscow Region has been completed. The criminal case has been transferred to the prosecutor’s office. Six more persons remain under investigation in the criminal case on the terrorist attack.

Mziya Amaglobeli in court. Photo from the “TV Pirveli” Channel’s website.

14:35, 24 June 2025

Journalist Mziya Amaglobeli’s vision severely deteriorated in custody

Mziya Amaglobeli, a founder of the “Netgazeti” and “Batumelebi” publications, has become almost blind in one eye while being kept in custody. The journalist’s vision in her other eye has also severely deteriorated.

Samvel Karapetyan: photo: https://minval.az/news/124470707

18:27, 23 June 2025

Karapetyan's defence recalls appeal against his arrest

The defence of the arrested Russian entrepreneur, Samvel Karapetyan, has withdrawn its appeal complaint against the ruling to arrest him because of the judge who will hear the case, Armen Feroyan, Karapetyan's advocate, has informed.

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