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"Iskander" missile complexes, Yerevan, February 21, 2016. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
22:02, 24 February 2021
Military experts treat Pashinyan's words on Iskander systems as a claim against Russia
The statement of the Armenian Prime Minister who claimed that Russian Iskander missile systems turned out to be combat-ineffective during the Karabakh war should be regarded as an unfounded claim against Russia, military experts note.
Opposition rally in Yerevan, February 20, 2021. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the Caucasian Knot
21:50, 24 February 2021
Armenian opposition calls on students to join protest actions
Today, opposition supporters have held decentralized protest actions in Yerevan institutions of higher education. The protesters visited two educational institutions in Yerevan and called on students to join the protests.
Student from Volgograd detained for dancing on the Mamayev Kurgan. Screenshot from a video posted by the Ministry of Interior for Volgograd Region
13:51, 24 February 2021
Volgograd student detained for dancing on Mamayev Kurgan
Policemen have detained a 20-year-old student of a Volgograd higher school, who had posted a video of his dance on the Mamayev Kurgan. The detainee has explained that he wanted to increase the audience of his blog by means of the video.
A convoy delivering building materials to restore water supply and electricity to Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo: press service of the Russian Ministry of Defence, http://mil.ru/russian_peacekeeping_forces/news/more.htm?id=12340385@egNews
13:37, 24 February 2021
Peacemakers escort humanitarian convoy to Nagorno-Karabakh
A convoy arrived in the Kelbadjar District, accompanied by peacemakers and delivering construction materials to restore water and power supply systems, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed today.
Military conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo: Press office of Armenian Defense Ministry/PAN Photo/Handout via REUTERS
11:43, 24 February 2021
Pashinyan claims inefficiency of "Iskanders" purchased from Russia
The "Iskander" missile complexes purchased from Russia turned out to be incapable of combat, Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian Prime Minister, has stated, when commenting on Serzh Sargsyan's words about the need to use missile complexes already on the fourth or fifth day of the last autumn aggravation of the Karabakh conflict.
Participants of a protest rally in Magas, 2019. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BLJ3ZC6N4s
11:27, 24 February 2021
Union of Repressed Russian Nations stands up for Ingush activists
The release of Ingush activists arrested in connection with the protest action in Magas will help in softening the socio-political tension in Northern Caucasus, the Union of Russian Repressed Nations has stated in its appeal to President Vladimir Putin.
11:15, 24 February 2021
Three journalists attacked at protest in Yerevan
At a protest action, opponents of Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian Premier, a journalist and an operator of the "Azatutyun" Radio were kicked, said Artak Khulyan, one of the victims. One more media professional was attacked, said Levon Sardaryan, the head of the independent trade union of journalists, without giving the victim's name.
Vazha Bochorishvili, a prisoner, and the colony employees. Screenshot of the video by the "Public Verdict" organization https://vimeo.com/515356661
08:57, 24 February 2021
Rights defenders release video of Georgian citizen's torture in Russian prison
The "Public Verdict" organization has received a video of beating of Vazha Bochorishvili, a Georgian citizen, who died in spring of 2017, in a Yaroslavl colony. Investigators have reported a case opening only after the release of the video, although earlier Bochorishvili's death was explained by his illness.
The participants in the mourning rally in the Novolaksky District of Dagestan. Photo by S. Kasimov
08:53, 24 February 2021
On deportation anniversary, Chechens remind Dagestani authorities about Aukhov District's problem
The participants in the mourning rally in the Novolaksky District of Dagestan talked about the protraction in the restoration of the Aukhov District, activists report. Buvaisar Saitiev, an MP, proposed to arrange a meeting to discuss this issue, but Sergey Melikov, the acting head of Dagestan, has ignored the anniversary of Vainakhs' deportation.
Nika Meliya. Screenshot of the video https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3lgPf2M9m6RMLsbP-phMg/channels?disable_polymer=1
08:47, 24 February 2021
Georgian activists condemn Nika Meliya's arrest
Oppositionists have scheduled a new action in support of Nika Meliya, the detained chairman of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party. By arresting Meliya, authorities violated the principles of democracy; therefore, activists have stated that they will seek his release.
Activists near the office of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party, February 23, 2021. Photo by Beslan Kmuzov
23:58, 23 February 2021
Seventeen activists injured during police assault on building of "UNM" Party
The police used harsh methods while arresting Nika Meliya, activists report. Seventeen people sought medical help, and two of them were hospitalized.
23:31, 23 February 2021
Twenty-five protesters detained in Yerevan
The opposition tried to prevent the visit of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to the government building. The police cordoned off the building and detained several people.
23:12, 23 February 2021
Azerbaijani oppositionist Amirov pleads not guilty
A court has started to consider a case against Ruslan Amirov, a member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who was charged under several criminal articles after a protest action in Baku. The defence called the charges unfounded, and Ruslan Amirov himself pleaded not guilty.
Chechen officials at a rally in memory of the victims of the Stalinist deportation. February 23, 2021. Screenshot of the post on Instagram of the Grozny Inform https://www.instagram.com/p/CLogQzbHnzI/
22:57, 23 February 2021
Chechen authorities consolidate trend for mourning rallies on February 23
For the second year in a row, after a long break, the Chechen authorities have been holding an official rally in Grozny in memory of victims of the Stalinist deportation and combining the mourning date with the celebration of the Defender of the Fatherland Day. Unlike last year, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov did not attend the event, since he had left for Dubai on a visit.
A patient treated with bloodletting at the Islamic medicine clinic. Screenshot of the video https://youtu.be/hWlGokJlg70
22:49, 23 February 2021
In Dagestan, popularity of Islamic medicine grows amid coronavirus epidemic
In Dagestan, the coronavirus made residents pay attention to treatment under Islam traditions, doctors note. Many methods of the Islamic medicine have been known since ancient times and have been proven by the modern science, experts say.
Dtorming of the office of the "United National Movement" Party in Tbilisi. Screenshot of the video on the "Sputnik Грузия" YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcpVropRCeg
16:21, 23 February 2021
Over 10 activists detained in special operation to arrest Georgian opposition leader Meliya
Law enforcers have detained more than 10 oppositionists who resisted the police during a special operation aimed to arrest Nika Meliya, the head of the "United National Movement" (UNM) Party. His defence will make every effort to release the oppositionist, including filing a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), an advocate has stated.
German anti-aircraft fire. September 1942, Northern Caucasus. Photo: Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1970-033-04 / CC-BY-SA https://ru.wikipedia.org
16:16, 23 February 2021
Historians reject mass collaboration as reason for Vainakhs' deportation
There was no mass support for German fascists in Northern Caucasus; and the version of Soviet authorities on collaboration, which became the reason for the deportation of Chechens and Ingushes, is unjustified, historians have pointed out.
12:22, 23 February 2021
Peacemakers escort pilgrims to monastery in Nagorno-Karabakh
25 pilgrims, accompanied by Russian peacemakers have visited the Amaras Monastery in Nagorno-Karabakh and then returned to Stepanakert.
12:17, 23 February 2021
Two women-residents of Grozny detained for witchcraft
The "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Company) has posted a video on the Instagram about the detention of two women from Grozny for practicing occultism. After a conversation with Ali Yunusov, a theologian, the elderly women admitted their wrongdoing, as is follows from the report.
Elmir Abbasov. Photo by the press service of the "Nida" movement, https://www.facebook.com/nidavh.org/photos/a.205594756144303/3710090855694658/
11:34, 23 February 2021
"Nida" movement activist arrested in Azerbaijan
Elmir Abbasov, a member of the "Nida" movement, has been arrested for 30 days on charges of illegal drug use. The movement links his arrest with criticism of the authorities in social networks.
News
Domestic violence. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in Photoshop. Human rights activists have recorded a surge in requests for assistance in the North Caucasus.

Khamzaev demonstratively secured public support in his conflict with bloggers

The aftermath of the flood in the village of Adilyotar in the Khasavyurt district. Still from has.info video Kadyrov reported on aid to flooded Chechen villages in Dagestan.

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.