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The BBC has accused Georgian authorities of using chemical weapons against protesters; the State Security Service has launched an investigation
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The BBC has accused Georgian authorities of using chemical weapons against protesters; the State Security Service has launched an investigation
1 December 2025

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has published a report alleging that Georgian authorities used chemical weapons during the suppression of pro-European protests in Tbilisi in 2024. The chemical weapon in question is bromobenzyl cyanide, a chemical warfare agent dating back to World War I, also known as "kamit."

A serviceman from North Ossetia was sentenced to five years for evading military service
Society
A serviceman from North Ossetia was sentenced to five years for evading military service
1 December 2025

A court in Kabardino-Balkaria sentenced Timur Yandiev, sentencing him to five years in prison for evading military service during mobilization. Yandiev was absent from his unit for more than four months, beginning on April 25, 2025, and was arrested on September 6 in Mozdok.

The lowest cybersecurity spending was found in Dagestan and Ingushetia
Economy
The lowest cybersecurity spending was found in Dagestan and Ingushetia
1 December 2025

FinExpertiza analysts found that in 2024, the lowest cybersecurity spending in Russia was on businesses and the public sector in Altai (27,500 rubles per enterprise), Dagestan (33,500), and Ingushetia (33,000).

One of the leaders of the Azerbaijani opposition has been arrested
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One of the leaders of the Azerbaijani opposition has been arrested
1 December 2025

The political situation in Azerbaijan is deteriorating following the arrest of Ali Karimli, the leader of the opposition Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA). A Baku court ordered his pretrial detention for two and a half months on charges of attempting to violently seize power.

Azerbaijan has once again reminded Moscow of the Embraer 190 crash investigation, apologies, and compensation for the victims
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Azerbaijan has once again reminded Moscow of the Embraer 190 crash investigation, apologies, and compensation for the victims
1 December 2025

Following the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines civilian jet, Baku expects Moscow to fulfill a number of key conditions to restore normal relations between the countries. This was stated by Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmat Hajiyev in an interview with EU Today.

Azerbaijani opposition leader named suspect after interrogation
Politics
Azerbaijani opposition leader named suspect after interrogation
1 December 2025

Ali Karimli, chairman of the opposition Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, and his adviser, Mammad Ibrahim, have become suspects in the criminal case against former head of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration, Ramiz Mehdiyev, who is accused of attempting a coup d'état and treason.

Ukrainian drones shot down over Kaspiysk, Dagestan, injuring a child
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Ukrainian drones shot down over Kaspiysk, Dagestan, injuring a child
1 December 2025

In the Republic of Dagestan, an attack by Ukrainian drones shot down over Kaspiysk has been thwarted. This was announced by Sergey Melikov, the head of the republic, on his Telegram channel.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to eight years for deserting his unit
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to eight years for deserting his unit
30 November 2025

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court found serviceman Khatkutov guilty of evading military service during mobilization. According to the case file, he failed to report to his military unit on December 20, 2024.

Armenian bishops demand the resignation of the Catholicos
Politics
Armenian bishops demand the resignation of the Catholicos
30 November 2025

Discontent with the leadership of Catholicos Karekin II is growing within the Armenian Apostolic Church. Ten bishops and archbishops have publicly called for his resignation, citing serious managerial miscalculations and unfair decisions that have led to a profound crisis and division among the faithful.

Property worth 80 million rubles confiscated from the head of state's property manager in Ingushetia
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Property worth 80 million rubles confiscated from the head of state's property manager in Ingushetia
29 November 2025

A court in Ingushetia has ordered the forfeiture of property worth over 80 million rubles belonging to relatives of the head of state's property manager. The prosecutor's office and the FSB claimed that the official purchased cars, housing, and land with unverified income.