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Russia warns Armenia about risks of European integration
Politics
Russia warns Armenia about risks of European integration
31 January 2025

Armenia's integration into the EU will lead to a reduction in the export of Armenian goods by 80% and "total impoverishment of the population." This forecast was voiced by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

In Chechnya, a woman who survived Stalin's deportation has been recognized as entitled to benefits
Human rights
In Chechnya, a woman who survived Stalin's deportation has been recognized as entitled to benefits
31 January 2025

The Gudermes City Court has ruled that the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs' refusal to issue Maria Gebertuyeva a rehabilitation certificate, which would allow her to receive social benefits, was illegal. The agency had previously denied her this right, citing the lack of all documents. The woman was born in Kazakhstan, where her parents were sent during Stalin's deportation.

Kavelashvili:
Politics
Kavelashvili: "Our key policy is a policy of peace"
31 January 2025

In an interview with the Swiss publication Neue Zürcher ZeitungRussia, Georgian President Mikhail Kavelashvili stated that Russia has occupied Georgian territories, there are no diplomatic relations between the countries, only economic ones remain.

A student from Dagestan was detained in Moscow on suspicion of arson on the railway
Society
A student from Dagestan was detained in Moscow on suspicion of arson on the railway
31 January 2025

The Moscow transport police reported the detention of an 18-year-old native of Dagestan. The student of one of the capital's colleges is suspected of setting fire to railway equipment on the stretch of the Malchiki - Lyubertsy-2 stations near Moscow. As a result of the actions of the perpetrator, a battery cabinet for the backup power supply of a traffic light burned down.

Four children were born at once in a Chechen family
Society
Four children were born at once in a Chechen family
30 January 2025

A set of quadruplets was born at the Republican Perinatal Center in Grozny – two girls and two boys. This is the first such case in the region in 10 years. The Ministry of Health notes that the birth of four children occurs once in 700 thousand births.

Source: Four villas in the Emirates registered to Kadyrov's cousin
Politics
Source: Four villas in the Emirates registered to Kadyrov's cousin
30 January 2025

Shakhruddi Edilgiriev, the cousin of the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, is listed as the owner of four villas in Dubai worth a total of over $20 million. This was reported by Vazhie Istorii, citing the Dubai Unlocked real estate data leak.

Iraqi refugee who organised Quran burnings killed in Sweden
Religion
Iraqi refugee who organised Quran burnings killed in Sweden
30 January 2025

Salvan Momika, a 38-year-old refugee from Iraq known for publicly burning the Quran, was shot dead at his home in Sweden. His body was found in Södertälje, south of Stockholm. The information was confirmed by Swedish authorities, and five people were detained.

Senator from Dagestan owned a stake in Elon Musk's company
Politics
Senator from Dagestan owned a stake in Elon Musk's company
30 January 2025

Russian billionaire, member of the Federation Council from Dagestan Suleiman Kerimov owned a stake in SpaceX, founded by one of the richest people in the world, American Elon Musk.

Georgia expressed readiness to mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan for the sake of peace and stability in the region
Politics
Georgia expressed readiness to mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan for the sake of peace and stability in the region
30 January 2025

A meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Armenia was held in Yerevan. Maka Bochorishvili and Ararat Mirzoyan held a joint press conference.

European Ambassadors Approve Extension of Mission on Armenian-Azerbaijani Border
Politics
European Ambassadors Approve Extension of Mission on Armenian-Azerbaijani Border
30 January 2025

Ambassadors of the EU countries have approved the extension of the observation mission in Armenia. The observers will remain in the country's border areas until February 19, 2027. It is expected that the extension of the mission will help reduce the number of incidents on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and contribute to the settlement of relations between Yerevan and Baku.