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Meeting with Aliyev and signing of the Charter on Strategic Partnership: Vance arrived in Baku from Yerevan
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Meeting with Aliyev and signing of the Charter on Strategic Partnership: Vance arrived in Baku from Yerevan
10 February 2026

US Vice President James David Vance arrived in Baku from Yerevan today. Following an official reception ceremony and a one-on-one meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, they held expanded intergovernmental talks.

Ramzan Kadyrov Posts Video of His
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Ramzan Kadyrov Posts Video of His "Resurrectionist" Son
10 February 2026

This evening, Ramzan Kadyrov posted a 44-second video featuring his son Adam, captioning it: "Late dinner with my dear BROTHER, Assistant to the Head of the Chechen Republic Vismurat Aliyev, and Secretary of the Security Council of the Chechen Republic Adam Kadyrov, who was 'resurrected' despite the latest rumors."

Alaudinov responded to criticism of his book by a Russian Orthodox Church priest
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Alaudinov responded to criticism of his book by a Russian Orthodox Church priest
10 February 2026

Apti Alaudinov, commander of the Akhmat volunteer unit and deputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces, published a video in which he commented on criticism of his book, "The Army of Jesus in the Battle Against the Army of Dajjal-Antichrist," about the joint struggle of Muslims and Orthodox Christians against the "Antichrist." A representative of the Russian Orthodox Church (RAC) had previously called the book "heresy."

NIYSO: Chechen deported to Russia subjected to torture
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NIYSO: Chechen deported to Russia subjected to torture
10 February 2026

Zelim Makhauri, a Chechen deported from the United States to Russia, faces deportation to Ukraine, according to the opposition Telegram channel NIYSO. It is alleged that after his extradition to Russia two weeks ago, he was allegedly abducted by security forces in Moscow and taken to Grozny.

Aliyev and Vance Hold Expanded Meeting
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Aliyev and Vance Hold Expanded Meeting
10 February 2026

On February 10, US Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in the capital of Azerbaijan on an official visit, Report reports. He was met at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov and other government officials.

Moscow stated that Armenia has no alternatives to Russian nuclear energy
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Moscow stated that Armenia has no alternatives to Russian nuclear energy
10 February 2026

During US Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Armenia, the two countries signed a cooperation agreement on civil nuclear energy. According to American experts, this step will help Armenia reduce its dependence on Russian technology in the sector.

A plaque mentioning neo-Nazis was torn down outside Anna Politkovskaya's home
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A plaque mentioning neo-Nazis was torn down outside Anna Politkovskaya's home
10 February 2026

A plaque mentioning neo-Nazis was torn down outside the home of murdered journalist Anna Politkovskaya in Moscow. The incident occurred on Lesnaya Street 8/12, the same street where the journalist lived and was murdered in 2006.

Azerbaijan Extends Pretrial Detention of Leader of Largest Opposition Party
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Azerbaijan Extends Pretrial Detention of Leader of Largest Opposition Party
10 February 2026

A Baku court has extended the pretrial detention of Ali Karimli, chairman of the opposition Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), by four months. He is charged under Article 278.1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for actions aimed at the violent seizure of power or overthrowing the constitutional order.

Kadyrov called reports of his son's accident a
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Kadyrov called reports of his son's accident a "fabricated" report using AI
10 February 2026

Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, has officially responded for the first time to reports of a January 16 accident in which his 18-year-old son, Adam, was reportedly injured. He called the reports a "fake news" spread by unknown sources.

Alaudinov has found himself in disgrace again: his book (yes, he writes them too) has been called heretical
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Alaudinov has found himself in disgrace again: his book (yes, he writes them too) has been called heretical
9 February 2026

The Defense Ministry's "talking head"—the deputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces, also the commander of one of the "Akhmat" formations—has been promoting the idea of ​​a global, joint confrontation between Russian Muslims and Christians against "Satanism" since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war. He regularly finds himself in various scrapes: with the Zetniks, with nationalists, and with Orthodox priests. And the more he tries to "cross a snake and a hedgehog" with his obvious desire to be "one of the guys," the more harshly he is criticized from all sides.