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Kadyrov’s close associate once again heads the Chechen government; his son and son-in-law retain deputy prime minister posts
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Kadyrov’s close associate once again heads the Chechen government; his son and son-in-law retain deputy prime minister posts
8 October 2026

On October 8, the Chechen parliament approved the nomination of Magomed Daudov as Chairman of the Republic's Government. The session was attended by the Head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Human rights
"A sentence for one becomes a sentence for all": Crimean Tatar speaks about the families of political prisoners
8 October 2026

Abdulmedzhit Seytumerov, a political prisoner from Crimea, described in a letter from a Russian prison how the lives of Crimean Tatar families change when their loved ones are sentenced to long terms of imprisonment. His wife, Amina Seytumerova, published the message on Facebook.

European Parliament Approves Resolution Against Ban on Opposition Parties in Georgia
Politics
European Parliament Approves Resolution Against Ban on Opposition Parties in Georgia
8 October 2026

On October 8, the European Parliament adopted a resolution regarding attempts by Georgia's ruling party to secure a ban on opposition parties in the country. The document was supported by 445 MEPs, with 37 voting against. The resolution was drafted following a debate on the situation in Georgia held the previous day.

Armenia Postpones Choice of New NPP Until 2027; Russian Project Among Options
Economy
Armenia Postpones Choice of New NPP Until 2027; Russian Project Among Options
8 October 2026

Armenia plans to select a model for its new nuclear power plant in the first half of 2027. A Russian proposal remains among the options under consideration, said Davit Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, in an interview with Public Television of Armenia.