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Australia and New Zealand impose sanctions against Kadyrov's mother
Politics
Australia and New Zealand impose sanctions against Kadyrov's mother
24 February 2025

The authorities of Australia and New Zealand have joined international sanctions against the mother of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov. Aimani Kadyrova, as the president of the Regional Public Foundation named after Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov, was named as being involved in "taking children out of Ukraine."

Crimean Tatar political prisoner fails to challenge placement in punishment cell for performing namaz
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner fails to challenge placement in punishment cell for performing namaz
24 February 2025

The Kirovsky District Court of the Republic of Crimea rejected Remzi Bekirov's claim against the administration of IK-33 in Khakassia. Earlier, the Crimean Tatar citizen journalist was placed in a punishment cell for five days for performing morning namaz.

Rallies in memory of the deportation of Chechens and Ingush were held in France
Society
Rallies in memory of the deportation of Chechens and Ingush were held in France
24 February 2025

More than 300 people attended events in Paris, Nice and Strasbourg on February 23 dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Stalin's deportation of Chechens and Ingush. In addition to representatives of these diasporas, members of the Ukrainian and Georgian communities joined the events.

Residents of three regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are recognized as the least indebted
Economy
Residents of three regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are recognized as the least indebted
24 February 2025

Ingushetia, Crimea, Dagestan, Sevastopol and Chechnya are recognized as the least indebted regions of the Russian Federation. They have the lowest ratio of per capita debt on loans to average wages.

Georgia Co-authors US Draft UN Resolution on War in Ukraine
Politics
Georgia Co-authors US Draft UN Resolution on War in Ukraine
23 February 2025

Official Tbilisi has co-authored the US-proposed resolution of the United Nations General Assembly (UN) on the war in Ukraine. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources.

81 years ago, the deportation of Chechens and Ingush began in the USSR
News
81 years ago, the deportation of Chechens and Ingush began in the USSR
23 February 2025

On February 23, 1944, Soviet General Secretary Joseph Stalin gave the order to deport Chechens and Ingush from the North Caucasus region to Central Asia and Siberia. This act was recognized as genocide by many countries and the European Parliament.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to two years for failing to report for duty
Human rights
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to two years for failing to report for duty
23 February 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced contract soldier Algiz Valitov to two years in prison. He was found guilty of evading military service.

Georgian Dream Supports Trump as Enemy of Deep State and Radical Opposition
Politics
Georgian Dream Supports Trump as Enemy of Deep State and Radical Opposition
22 February 2025

Georgian MP Levan Machavariani shared a chain of conclusions about the relationship between the country's so-called radical opposition and the new US administration. The Georgian Dream member stood up for the head of the White House, calling him an enemy of the Deep State and, as a result, the supporters of the network represented by the radical opposition.

Costa Rica accommodates deported citizens of the South Caucasus
Human rights
Costa Rica accommodates deported citizens of the South Caucasus
22 February 2025

Costa Rica (Central America) has accepted the first group of migrants deported from the United States, including citizens of Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Ingushetia resident recognized as victim of political repression almost 70 years later
Human rights
Ingushetia resident recognized as victim of political repression almost 70 years later
21 February 2025

The Magas District Court of Ingushetia has recognized the rehabilitation of a resident of the region, Asmi Izmailova, as a victim of the 1944 deportation as legal. Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs refused to recognize her as a victim of political repression, since she was born after the formal lifting of restrictions on special settlers.