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Nika Gvaramia on Georgian Dream's lawsuit: It's not parties that are banned, but elections
Politics
Nika Gvaramia on Georgian Dream's lawsuit: It's not parties that are banned, but elections
30 October 2025

Nika Gvaramia, the imprisoned leader of the Coalition for Change, commented on the ruling Georgian Dream party's lawsuit to ban some opposition parties.

A serviceman from Kabardino-Balkaria was sentenced to two years for deserting his unit
Human rights
A serviceman from Kabardino-Balkaria was sentenced to two years for deserting his unit
29 October 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court found Alim Shkakhov, a serviceman from Kabardino-Balkaria, guilty of evading military service during mobilization.

A rally in support of political prisoners was held in Armenia
Human rights
A rally in support of political prisoners was held in Armenia
29 October 2025

The youth wing of the Republican Party of Armenia held a protest in front of the parliament building in Yerevan under the slogan "Freedom for political prisoners!" According to the organizers, the picket was aimed against political oppression and persecution in the country.

The arrest warrant for Ingushneft's director has been upheld
Society
The arrest warrant for Ingushneft's director has been upheld
29 October 2025

The Supreme Court of Ingushetia has upheld the decision to extend the arrest of Ingushneft executive director Umar Balayev, who is accused of illegal oil production and other crimes. Balayev will remain in custody until November 20, bringing his total time in pretrial detention to more than eight months.

A man was detained in Stavropol Krai on suspicion of preparing an act of sabotage
Society
A man was detained in Stavropol Krai on suspicion of preparing an act of sabotage
29 October 2025

The Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a 45-year-old man in Stavropol Krai on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack. According to RIA Novosti, the detainee was planning to blow up a transportation facility.

A native language learning app has been launched in Chechnya
Society
A native language learning app has been launched in Chechnya
29 October 2025

The mobile app "Desharkho" for learning the Chechen language is now available to schoolchildren in the Chechen Republic. The presentation of the resource, developed by the Center for Educational Information Technologies, took place at the Institute of the Chechen Language.

The US President again boasted about his contribution to ending the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Politics
The US President again boasted about his contribution to ending the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan
29 October 2025

US President Donald Trump claims that it was his efforts that led to the end of the Karabakh conflict. He stated that he is proud to have prevented the deaths of millions of people.

Georgian authorities have filed a lawsuit seeking a de facto ban on opposition parties
Politics
Georgian authorities have filed a lawsuit seeking a de facto ban on opposition parties
28 October 2025

The ruling Georgian Dream party has filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court demanding that three political parties, including the United National Movement, founded by former President Mikheil Saakashvili, be declared unconstitutional. Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili stated that the basis for the lawsuit is the report of the parliamentary investigative commission examining "crimes committed during Saakashvili's rule."

A Saratov student attacked a woman wearing a hijab with a knife
Human rights
A Saratov student attacked a woman wearing a hijab with a knife
28 October 2025

In Saratov, 17-year-old student Daniil Matasov has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. According to investigators, he carried out an armed attack on a woman wearing a hijab on Stolypina Avenue on the evening of October 25.

Georgian drivers complain about deportations from Russia
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Georgian drivers complain about deportations from Russia
28 October 2025

Russia has begun mass deportations of foreign truck drivers, including Georgians.