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Nadezhda Kevorkova's arrest extended until March 2025
Human rights
Nadezhda Kevorkova's arrest extended until March 2025
13 December 2024

The Basmanny District Court of Moscow granted the investigation's motion and extended the arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova until March 3, 2025.

The US is imposing additional restrictions on Georgian authorities
Politics
The US is imposing additional restrictions on Georgian authorities
13 December 2024

The US State Department has announced the introduction of visa restrictions for about 20 Georgian citizens. The sanctions target high-ranking officials, members of parliament, law enforcement and intelligence officers, and private individuals. They are accused of violating “democratic norms.”

Many Dead Seals Found in Dagestan Again
Society
Many Dead Seals Found in Dagestan Again
12 December 2024

Experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources of Dagestan have again discovered a large number of dead seals on the Caspian Sea coast. Experts have stated that underwater earthquakes and gas emissions along their migration route may be one of the probable causes of the animals' deaths.

Mother of Chechen Muslim Murdiyev complains about constant refusals of investigators to respond to her requests
Human rights
Mother of Chechen Muslim Murdiyev complains about constant refusals of investigators to respond to her requests
12 December 2024

Moscow law enforcement agencies have refused to consider requests and petitions from the mother of 14-year-old Chechen teenager Muslim Murdiyev, accused of provoking conflicts and fights, more than 700 times. She asked for an "honest investigation" in a complaint addressed to the Chairman of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin.

Zelensky criticized the West's indecisiveness regarding the Georgian authorities
Politics
Zelensky criticized the West's indecisiveness regarding the Georgian authorities
12 December 2024

The West has not responded decisively enough to the situation in Georgia and Russia's efforts to establish control over it. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Baku reminded Armenia again about the obstacles to concluding a peace treaty
Politics
Baku reminded Armenia again about the obstacles to concluding a peace treaty
12 December 2024

France is one of the main forces behind the militarization of Armenia. This hinders the conclusion of a peace treaty between Yerevan and Baku. This statement was made by the assistant to the President of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner has severe headaches and vision deterioration
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner has severe headaches and vision deterioration
12 December 2024

Vadim Bektemirov, a Crimean Tatar sentenced to 11 years, suffered several hypertensive crises in IK-6 in St. Petersburg. He told his family that his vision had also deteriorated and he had unbearable headaches.

Three drones shot down in North Ossetia
Politics
Three drones shot down in North Ossetia
12 December 2024

Tonight, an attack by three drones was repelled in the Mozdok district of North Ossetia. There were no casualties, said the head of the republic, Sergei Menyailo. The distance from Ukraine to the region is about 1,500 kilometers.

Four fighters were injured in a drone attack in Chechnya
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Four fighters were injured in a drone attack in Chechnya
12 December 2024

A drone attacked the barracks of a special police regiment in Grozny. Four guards were slightly injured. This was reported by the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, on his Telegram channel.

In Abkhazia, the population began to receive electricity for only three hours a day
Politics
In Abkhazia, the population began to receive electricity for only three hours a day
11 December 2024

From December 11, residents of Abkhazia will receive electricity for about 3 hours a day. This is due to the suspension of the Inguri hydroelectric power station due to critically low water levels.