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Supporters of persecuted journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova paid a fine for her
Human rights
Supporters of persecuted journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova paid a fine for her
20 April 2025

Journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova, who was held under arrest for more than a year on charges of exonerating the Taliban, paid a fine of 600,000 rubles with the help of her fellow citizens, according to the court's decision. At the same time, the day before, the Supreme Court of Russia decided to remove the Afghan movement from the list of terrorists.

Kadyrov's eldest son was awarded an honorary title
Politics
Kadyrov's eldest son was awarded an honorary title
19 April 2025

The title "Honorary Citizen of the City of Grozny" was awarded to the eldest son of the head of Chechnya, 19-year-old Akhmat Kadyrov. Earlier, he was appointed Minister of Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy.

In Stavropol, after the announcement, officials refused to impose fines for prayers in public places
Religion
In Stavropol, after the announcement, officials refused to impose fines for prayers in public places
19 April 2025

The "International Association of Muslim Lawyers" (MAYUM) reported that the administration of the Andropovskogo district of the Stavropol region warned about the inadmissibility of performing prayers in public places. However, after the announcement, regional officials canceled the decision.

The Supreme Court upheld the long sentences of five Crimean Tatar political prisoners
Human rights
The Supreme Court upheld the long sentences of five Crimean Tatar political prisoners
18 April 2025

The Supreme Court held a review of the cassation appeal filed in the case of five Crimean Tatars - Akim Bekirov, Asan Yanikov, Eskender Suleymanov, Rustem Seythalilov and Seytvela Seytabdiev. They were accused of participating in a terrorist organization and preparing for a violent seizure of power.

Armenia came out on the side of the countries that supported the accusations against Russia
Politics
Armenia came out on the side of the countries that supported the accusations against Russia
18 April 2025

Armenia supported the UN resolution accusing Russia of military aggression against Ukraine and Georgia. The document also mentions the work on "creating a special tribunal for the crime of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine."

A resident of North Ossetia with an injury and without an eye was again taken to the
Human rights
A resident of North Ossetia with an injury and without an eye was again taken to the "SVO"
18 April 2025

Participant of the "special military operation" Dzate Mamitov from North Ossetia was again taken to the combat zone - to the assault brigade. At the same time, he previously lost an eye and did not fully heal his leg after the injury. The man's whereabouts are unknown.

The accused in the case of failure to fulfill the requirements of the investigative commission of the Parliament of Georgia appeared in court with popcorn
Politics
The accused in the case of failure to fulfill the requirements of the investigative commission of the Parliament of Georgia appeared in court with popcorn
18 April 2025

The leader of the Georgian opposition party "Akhaly" Nika Gvaramiya came to yesterday's session of the Tbilisi City Court with popcorn. The trial began in the case of his refusal to give evidence to the temporary investigative commission of the parliament investigating the activities of the United National Movement.

As a result of the hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center, the health condition of the Azerbaijani opposition figure deteriorated sharply
Human rights
As a result of the hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center, the health condition of the Azerbaijani opposition figure deteriorated sharply
18 April 2025

On the 17th day of the hunger strike, the health condition of one of the leaders of the opposition Azerbaijani movements of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NSDS) and the Musavat party, Tofig Yagublu, significantly deteriorated. In the pre-trial detention center, his pains in his internal organs intensified, his vision became worse and he could not move. His family requires transfer to a private clinic.

Pashinyan said that it is necessary to forget about the escalation of the conflict with Azerbaijan
Politics
Pashinyan said that it is necessary to forget about the escalation of the conflict with Azerbaijan
17 April 2025

The text of the peace treaty has been agreed, we need to forget about the escalation and the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this in the parliament in Yerevan.

The Crimean Tatar political prisoner's complaint about the intolerable conditions of detention was rejected
Human rights
The Crimean Tatar political prisoner's complaint about the intolerable conditions of detention was rejected
17 April 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Server Zekyryaev was denied a claim to IK-1 of the Tula region due to unbearable detention conditions. He complained about the constant smell of sewage, causing nausea, vomiting and dizziness.