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Head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Urals Placed in Pretrial Detention Center
Politics
Head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Urals Placed in Pretrial Detention Center
4 August 2025

Moscow's Basmanny Court has arrested Shahin Shikhlinsky, the head of the Azerbaijani Diaspora in the Urals. He is currently in Yekaterinburg's Pretrial Detention Center No. 1. According to preliminary information, he is accused of attempted murder and violence against a government official.

Azerbaijan May Join Abraham Accords After Concluding Peace Deal with Armenia
Politics
Azerbaijan May Join Abraham Accords After Concluding Peace Deal with Armenia
4 August 2025

According to Reuters, the Donald Trump administration is holding talks with Azerbaijan on possible accession to the Abraham Accords. Baku already has diplomatic relations with Jerusalem, and participation in the agreements is seen as a way to deepen cooperation.

На Северном Кавказе задержали подпольных изготовителей оружия
Society
На Северном Кавказе задержали подпольных изготовителей оружия
4 August 2025

Силовики сообщили о пресечении деятельности сети подпольных оружейников в России. В мае-июне были задержаны более 150 человек по подозрению в причастности к незаконному обороту оружия и боеприпасов, а также к работе подпольных мастерских.

Two regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are in the TOP-10 for road quality in Russia
Economy
Two regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are in the TOP-10 for road quality in Russia
4 August 2025

Ingushetia and Dagestan are among the top ten regions of Russia with the best road quality. According to the RIA Novosti rating, in which 54.8% of roads in the Russian Federation comply with standards, Ingushetia took 4th place (83.6%), and Dagestan - 9th (74.3%).

Three men killed in special operation in Kabardino-Balkaria
Society
Three men killed in special operation in Kabardino-Balkaria
4 August 2025

According to media reports, three men were killed in a special operation in Kabardino-Balkaria. The FSB claims that they were planning an attack on law enforcement officers and offered armed resistance.

Kobakhidze fears that the EU will demand that Georgia legalize LGBT marriages in the future
Politics
Kobakhidze fears that the EU will demand that Georgia legalize LGBT marriages in the future
4 August 2025

The head of the Georgian government, Irakli Kobakhidze, responded to the statement of his Swedish counterpart that Kyiv should regulate same-sex partnerships within the framework of European integration, i.e. allow LGBT people to marry. The post published by the European politician on social networks reminded the Georgian prime minister of how great the scale of the risks is, and also raised concerns about the demands that the European Union may make on his country in the future.

Zarema Musayeva Turns 56
Human rights
Zarema Musayeva Turns 56
3 August 2025

Today, the imprisoned mother of Chechen activists, Zarema Musayeva, turned 56. This is her fourth birthday, which she spends in prison.

Amid worsening Russian-Azerbaijani relations, head of Azerbaijani diaspora detained in Moscow
Politics
Amid worsening Russian-Azerbaijani relations, head of Azerbaijani diaspora detained in Moscow
3 August 2025

Chairman of the Azerbaijan-Ural organization Shahin Shikhlinsky was detained in Moscow and taken for questioning to the Investigative Committee in Yekaterinburg. This happened after a resonant deterioration in relations between Moscow and Baku.

Washington Arbitration vs. Lelo: Papuashvili Demands ALDE Reaction
Politics
Washington Arbitration vs. Lelo: Papuashvili Demands ALDE Reaction
3 August 2025

Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili called the opposition party Lelo – Strong Georgia a “party of swindlers” and said that this was confirmed by the Washington Arbitration Court. According to him, Lelo leaders Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze were convicted of attempting to steal $1.5 billion – 15% of the country's budget – in the case of the construction of the Anaklia port. Earlier, Georgian and Parisian courts found them guilty of illegally appropriating $17 million from depositors of their bank.

Afgan Mukhtarli criticized the authorities of Azerbaijan and Georgia
Politics
Afgan Mukhtarli criticized the authorities of Azerbaijan and Georgia
2 August 2025

Afghan journalist Afgan Mukhtarli, in an interview with the Romanian publication Presshub.ro, sharply criticized the political situation in Azerbaijan and Georgia. He accused the authorities of Azerbaijan of corruption, anti-democratic behavior, and the establishment of family rule, where the Constitution and economy are subordinated to the interests of the Aliyev family.