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Catholicos of All Armenians refused to testify in his criminal case
Politics
Catholicos of All Armenians refused to testify in his criminal case
17 February 2026

According to the newspaper "Hraparak," Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II refused to testify to investigators in the criminal case brought against him. Earlier, the Mother See of Etchmiadzin (the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church) called the actions of the Investigative Committee a gross and unlawful interference in church affairs with political overtones.

Kadyrov again declared his readiness to participate in the elections of the head of Chechnya
Politics
Kadyrov again declared his readiness to participate in the elections of the head of Chechnya
16 February 2026

The head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, announced his readiness to participate in the upcoming elections for the head of the region, subject to the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

For the first time, the state prosecutor disagreed with the verdict against Zarema Musayeva
Human rights
For the first time, the state prosecutor disagreed with the verdict against Zarema Musayeva
16 February 2026

The Supreme Court of Chechnya overturned the sentence of Zarema Musayeva, who was sentenced to four years in a penal colony on charges of disrupting the colony's operations. The decision was made following an appeal by lawyer Alexander Savin, according to the "Team Against Torture."

The Russian Mufti called the reconciliation between Kadyrov and Kerimov
Politics
The Russian Mufti called the reconciliation between Kadyrov and Kerimov "an example of unity and brotherhood"
16 February 2026

On the eve of Ramadan, Russia's Chief Mufti, Ravil Gainutdin, praised the reconciliation between Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and billionaire Senator Suleiman Kerimov of Dagestan, which took place in the Kremlin at the invitation of Vladimir Putin.

Russian authorities want to ban religious services and prayer meetings in non-residential premises of apartment buildings
Society
Russian authorities want to ban religious services and prayer meetings in non-residential premises of apartment buildings
16 February 2026

A group of 67 State Duma deputies, including leaders of all factions, has introduced a bill proposing to ban religious services and prayer meetings in non-residential premises of apartment buildings.

Gela Geladze:
Politics
Gela Geladze: "Kamit" was never purchased or used by the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs
16 February 2026

Georgian Interior Minister Gela Geladze stated that the banned chemical "kamit," known since World War I, has not only never been used but was also never purchased by the ministry. According to him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs uses only the same special means used in other developed countries.

Kobakhidze Comments on New Amendments to the Law
Politics
Kobakhidze Comments on New Amendments to the Law "On Grants"
16 February 2026

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze commented on the latest amendments to the Law "On Grants," which tighten the rules governing the operation of non-governmental organizations and media outlets.

The highest mortgage delinquency rates were recorded in Ingushetia and Dagestan
Economy
The highest mortgage delinquency rates were recorded in Ingushetia and Dagestan
16 February 2026

A RIA Novosti study based on Central Bank data revealed that the republics of the North Caucasus have the highest proportion of problem mortgages in Russia. The delinquency rate in Ingushetia reached 10.4% of all issued loans, in Dagestan 4.4%, and in Tyva 4.2%. Chechnya and North Ossetia were also among the regions with high delinquency rates (3.6% each).

Over 500 witnesses will be questioned in the case of the brother of the head of Ingushetia
Society
Over 500 witnesses will be questioned in the case of the brother of the head of Ingushetia
16 February 2026

The Cherkessk City Court is preparing to question over 500 prosecution witnesses in the case of embezzlement of Pension Fund funds.

The Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) is among the leaders in growth in demand for goods and services
Economy
The Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR) is among the leaders in growth in demand for goods and services
16 February 2026

RIA Novosti analysts presented an estimate of consumer demand in Russia for 2025. The figures were calculated by combining retail turnover, food service turnover, and the volume of paid services.