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The editor of a Crimean Tatar newspaper is accused of discrediting the Russian army
Human rights
The editor of a Crimean Tatar newspaper is accused of discrediting the Russian army
22 May 2024

The Kiev District Court of Simferopol received materials regarding the editor of the Crimean Tatar newspaper Qirim Bekir Mamutov and the legal entity of the publication. A report was drawn up against the man on administrative offenses related to discrediting the Russian army and abuse of freedom of information.

European countries have proposed introducing sanctions against Georgia
Politics
European countries have proposed introducing sanctions against Georgia
22 May 2024

The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Estonia proposed that the European Union impose sanctions against Georgia due to the adoption of the law on foreign agents. Among the proposed measures are the abolition of the visa-free regime in the EU for Georgian citizens, the freezing of funding for a number of programs and targeted sanctions against officials.

Kadyrov's 18-year-old son became Chechnya's Minister of Physical Education and Sports
Society
Kadyrov's 18-year-old son became Chechnya's Minister of Physical Education and Sports
22 May 2024

Akhmat Kadyrov was appointed to the post of Minister of the Chechen Republic for Physical Culture and Sports. He replaced Isa Ibragimov in this post, who was transferred to the position of deputy head of the Administration of the Head and Government of the Chechen Republic.

Armenia explained the sharp reduction in arms purchases from the Russian Federation
Politics
Armenia explained the sharp reduction in arms purchases from the Russian Federation
21 May 2024

Armenia was heavily dependent on the Russian Federation, including on arms supplies. Reliance on one supplier is not safe. This was stated by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan. He noted that Yerevan currently has 4-5 main arms import partners.

In Chechnya, the second high-ranking official resigned in a week
Society
In Chechnya, the second high-ranking official resigned in a week
21 May 2024

The Chairman of the Government of Chechnya, Muslim Khuchiev, resigned. The head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, announced this in his TG channel. He named the reason for Khuchiev’s transfer to another job.

Niqabs may be banned in Russia
Human rights
Niqabs may be banned in Russia
21 May 2024

Chairman of the Human Rights Council Valery Fadeev called for a ban on niqabs in Russia, citing local residents’ dissatisfaction with the activities of mosques and possible “motivated” fears of security forces. The essence of these fears, he said, is that the emergence of “ethnic MMA clubs” could “lead to extremism”, and migrants from them could “be preparing for something very bad.”

Students protest against the law on foreign agents in Georgia
Politics
Students protest against the law on foreign agents in Georgia
21 May 2024

In Tbilisi, university students marched against the bill on foreign agents. Later, a larger student march was announced. Earlier, at a protest rally, participants burned the flags of the Russian Federation and the ruling Georgian Dream party near the parliament building in the capital.

A Crimean Tatar political prisoner, held in a punishment cell for the second year, complained of deteriorating health
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar political prisoner, held in a punishment cell for the second year, complained of deteriorating health
21 May 2024

Crimean Tatar Server Zekiryaev, sentenced to 13 years, has been regularly placed in a PKT (cell-type room) in correctional colony No. 1 in the city of Donskoy, Tula Region, for more than a year. Since February 2023, his conditions of detention have also been tightened, placing him in a punishment cell (punishment cell).

The US will offer Georgia military and financial support to democratize the country
Politics
The US will offer Georgia military and financial support to democratize the country
21 May 2024

The Georgian authorities can receive military support, economic assistance and visa liberalization from the United States. In return, it is important for Tbilisi to show progress on the path to democracy, POLITICO reports.

Khabib Nurmagomedov could have hidden his UAE citizenship
Society
Khabib Nurmagomedov could have hidden his UAE citizenship
20 May 2024

Former champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), native of Dagestan, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a citizen of the UAE. He hides the presence of a foreign passport. The Dossier center reported this.