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Another assassination attempt on Azerbaijani political emigrant in France
Human rights
Another assassination attempt on Azerbaijani political emigrant in France
30 September 2024

After being wounded in France, Azerbaijani government critic Vidadi Iskenderli was placed in intensive care and is being guarded by the police. He suggested that the assassination attempt was carried out on the orders of the Azerbaijani authorities.

A resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic who was wounded four times in the SVO was denied compensation
Human rights
A resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic who was wounded four times in the SVO was denied compensation
30 September 2024

The Baksan District Court of Kabardino-Balkaria rejected Astemir Khakyashev's claim against the Ministry of Defense. He tried to obtain compensation in the amount of 12 million rubles for four wounds in the SVO, but he was told that he was not a serviceman.

Former adviser to the head of Dagestan sentenced to 10 years
Society
Former adviser to the head of Dagestan sentenced to 10 years
30 September 2024

The Babushkinsky District Court of Moscow found former adviser to the head of Dagestan Osman Makhachev guilty of accepting a bribe. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner refused to be transferred to a colony closer to home
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner refused to be transferred to a colony closer to home
30 September 2024

The Federal Penitentiary Service has refused for the fifth time to transfer citizen journalist Remzi Bekirov, who was sentenced to 19 years, from IK-33 in Khakassia to a colony closer to his home in Crimea.

Seven suspects in planning sabotage and attacks on security forces detained in Ingushetia
Society
Seven suspects in planning sabotage and attacks on security forces detained in Ingushetia
30 September 2024
Security forces detained seven people in the cities of Magas and Nazran. They are suspected of planning sabotage at energy facilities and attacks on law enforcement officers, the FSB of the Russian Federation reports. One of them, who resisted arrest, was killed by security forces.
 
 
Among large Russian cities, the lowest purchasing power of the population is in Nalchik and Grozny
Economy
Among large Russian cities, the lowest purchasing power of the population is in Nalchik and Grozny
30 September 2024

The average resident of Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, can afford to buy only 2.2 consumer sets for the average salary. A resident of the capital of Chechnya - 2.27. This is the last and penultimate places in terms of purchasing power of the population among the top 100 large cities in the country.

Georgia has proposed that Moscow withdraw its troops from Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Politics
Georgia has proposed that Moscow withdraw its troops from Abkhazia and South Ossetia
30 September 2024

Georgia has proposed that Russia withdraw its troops from the self-proclaimed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. This was stated by Kakha Kaladze, Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party. At the same time, he noted that he positively assessed the words of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov about his readiness to help Georgia normalize relations with the unrecognized republics.

Owner of gas station where thirteen people died detained in Dagestan
Society
Owner of gas station where thirteen people died detained in Dagestan
29 September 2024

The owner of a gas station in the village of Novy Khushet in the suburbs of Makhachkala, Marat Dzhankhuvatov, has been detained. He is suspected of providing services that do not meet safety requirements. The issue of choosing a preventive measure against him will be considered in the near future.

Armenia's defense budget for 2025 to increase by 20%
Politics
Armenia's defense budget for 2025 to increase by 20%
29 September 2024

The draft state budget of Armenia for next year envisages an increase in defense spending by 20% - up to approximately $1.7 billion. This is stated in the draft state budget, which was approved at a government meeting and will be submitted to parliament for further discussions.

Lavrov: Russia is ready to facilitate Georgia's reconciliation with Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Politics
Lavrov: Russia is ready to facilitate Georgia's reconciliation with Abkhazia and South Ossetia
29 September 2024

The current Georgian leadership is honestly assessing the past. It said that it wants historical reconciliation. In what form - this is for the countries to decide themselves. Russia is ready to facilitate this. This was stated by the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov.