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Chechen fighters at a rally in Grozny, February 2022. Screenshot: https://www.rbc.ru/politics/25/02/2022/6218c4089a7947a8fc3e9640
22:04, 17 March 2022
Kadyrov announces sending a thousand volunteers to Ukraine
Today, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has announced that a thousand volunteers left Chechnya for the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine. According to the leader of Chechnya, Chechen fighters, who had earlier gone to Ukraine, are taking part in the storming of the city of Mariupol.
Vidadi Iskenderov. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot
21:50, 17 March 2022
ECtHR awards compensation to Azerbaijani human rights defender Iskenderov for arrest
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) decided that in 2011, human rights defender Vidadi Iskenderov was unreasonably arrested in a criminal case. The ECtHR obliged the Azerbaijan’s authorities to pay Vidadi Iskenderov 3500 euros.
Tamara Grodnikova holds a solo picket, Volgograd. Photo by Olga Cherkasova for the Caucasian Knot
21:38, 17 March 2022
Volgograd activist fined for discrediting army
In Volgograd, a court imposed a fine of 30,000 roubles on pensioner Tamara Grodnikova. Her solo picket against the blocking of independent media and in defence of Marina Ovsyannikova, an employee of the “Channel One”, was recognized as discrediting the Russian army.
Participant of an action in support in Uktaine, Tbilisi. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot
18:44, 17 March 2022
In Tbilisi, volunteers report about humanitarian aid for residents of Ukraine
The humanitarian aid collected in Georgia for residents of Ukraine is being transported daily by two trucks for shipment, but citizens of Ukraine can also get the things they need at the very centre of collection of humanitarian aid in Tbilisi, volunteers say. According to a volunteer coordinator, at least 200 tons of things have been collected.
18:22, 17 March 2022
In Yerevan, protestors speak against agreements with Baku and Ankara
At a rally held in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Armenia, oppositionists have stated that establishing relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey contradicts the interests of residents of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
Repairs of a gas pipeline from Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense
18:09, 17 March 2022
Workers start repairing a gas pipeline from Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh
On the territory controlled by Azerbaijan, workers have begun repairing the Shushi-Zariflu gas pipeline, due to the damage to which the gas supply to Nagorno-Karabakh had been stopped earlier, the authorities of the unrecognized republic reported.
Combat duty outfit. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
16:25, 17 March 2022
Armenia rules out Azerbaijan's involvement in soldier's death
The information that Private Albert Miroyan perished in a shootout on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is not true, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Darya Polyudova. Photo: V.Zherdev for the Caucasian Knot
16:07, 17 March 2022
Polyudova fails to challenge verdict for justifying Basaev's and Maskhadov's activities
The Russia's Supreme Court (SC) has denied the complaint lodged by Darya Polyudova, an activist from the Krasnodar Territory, against her six-year sentence on charges of justifying the activities of Chechen separatist leaders.
Refugees in the Rostov region. Photo: press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Rostov Region. https://t.me/mchs_rostov/775
11:54, 17 March 2022
Russia's MoD reports evacuation of over 30,000 Mariupol townspeople per day
On March 16, a total of 31,367 civilians were evacuated through the humanitarian corridor from the city of Mariupol, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Ukraine, more than 200 people were evacuated from the Donetsk Region.
Alexander Khodakovsky, commander of the "Vostok" battalion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Donetsk People's Republic. Photo: https://warfiles.ru/216849-hodakovskiy-zayavil-chto-dnr-gotova-k-polnomasshtabnoy-voyne-s-ukrainoy.html
11:28, 17 March 2022
Khodakovsky criticizes Chechen fighters for poor training
The Chechen law enforcers sent to take part in the hostilities in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol were recruited from private security units and patrol-and-post service; their preparedness for the mission is very low, Alexander Khodakovsky, the commander of the "Vostok" (East) battalion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), has stated.
Stepanakert. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3a1VhFnxzI
11:12, 17 March 2022
Armenian opposition demands from US and France to affect Nagorno-Karabakh situation
Residents of Nagorno-Karabakh are on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe due to the damage of the gas pipeline located in Azerbaijani territory; while border villages are shelled, activists of the National Democratic Pole (hereinafter – the Pole) stated at their action in Yerevan. They demanded that the US and France take action in relation to Azerbaijan.
Tamara Grodnikova talks to a police officer. Photo by Olga Cherkasova for the Caucasian Knot
08:56, 17 March 2022
Volgograd activist detained at picket
Tamara Grodnikova, who went out to a solo picket in central Volgograd on March 16, was detained by the police. She went to the protest action with posters against the blocking of independent media and social media resources, as well as in support of Marina Ovsyannikova, an editor of the Russian Channel One.
Saadat Djakhangir. Photo: http://www.turan.az/ext/news/2020/5/free/Interview/ru/123947.htm/001
08:41, 17 March 2022
Azerbaijani activist reports ban on her leaving the country
Investigators have banned Saadat Djakhangir, a member of the oppositional Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), from leaving Azerbaijan for medical treatment abroad under the motive that she is a witness in a criminal case.
08:29, 17 March 2022
Hague Court urges Russia to stop military operation in Ukraine
As an interim measure on the Ukraine's appeal in connection with the Russian military operation, the UN International Court of Justice has demanded from Russia to stop hostilities.
Participants of a rally in Yerevan at the government building, March 2022. Screenshot: https://armeniatoday.news/society/438143/
22:06, 16 March 2022
In Yerevan, participants of rally call for resumption of negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh
Forced migrants from Nagorno-Karabakh held an action in front of the building of the Armenian government. They demanded to resume negotiations with Azerbaijan on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
Rabazan Radjabov from the village of Khurshni. Photo: https://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/eshchyo-8-dagestancev-pogibli-v-hode-voennoy-specoperacii-v-ukraine
21:41, 16 March 2022
Five militaries from Dagestan killed in Ukraine
There are reports about five soldiers from Dagestan killed during the special military operation in Ukraine. According to the calculations run by the “Caucasian Knot”, in total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the information about at least 30 killed natives of Dagestan has been officially confirmed.
Adam Delimkhanov (left). Image made from video posted on Ramzan Kadyrov's channel https://t.me/ramzan_kadyrovv_95/270
19:51, 16 March 2022
Kadyrov announces Delimkhanov’s participation in preparation of assault on “Azovstal”
Today, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has reported that State Duma member Adam Delimkhanov discussed with Chechen special forces fighters a plan to assault the “Azovstal” metallurgical plant in the city of Mariupol.
Military vehicles. Screenshot: https://www.5-tv.ru/news/313558/azerbajdzan-obavil-oproryve-linii-oborony-armenii-vnagornom-karabahe/?
19:32, 16 March 2022
Villagers argue with Armenian MoD about advancement of Azerbaijani soldiers
According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Armenia, the information that the Azerbaijani armed forces advanced one kilometre into the Kapan municipality of the Syunik region does not correspond to real facts. Residents of the Nerkin Hand community complain that they had to stop driving cattle to pastures after Azerbaijani soldiers had been deployed in their new positions.
Adam Delimkhanov and Chechen security forces participating in the military operation in Ukraine. Image made from video posted on Ramzan Kadyrov's VK channel https://vk.com/ramzan?w=wall279938622_777991
19:13, 16 March 2022
Military experts explain purpose of Delimkhanov’s trip to Ukraine
Like Ramzan Kadyrov, Adam Delimkhanov travelled to Ukraine to cheer up Chechen fighters and demonstrate his involvement in the special military operation, experts interviewed by the “Caucasian Knot” explained.
A scene from the "Two in the Dark" performance. Photo by Maria Abaiti for the Caucasian Knot
14:51, 16 March 2022
Vladikavkaz townspeople note relevance of love play during war in Chechnya
The performance "Two in the Dark", staged by the young director, Alexandra Teinina, in Vladikavkaz, is quite unique, original and unexpected, and correlates with the events now underway in Ukraine, spectators have pointed out.
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Drones shot down in Rostov Oblast

A Ukrainian citizen was convicted by a Rostov court for an attempted terrorist attack.

A Taganrog resident was convicted for commenting on the conflict in the Middle East.

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.