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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."

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.

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.

Anna Politkovskaya Memorial Torn Down for Eighth Time
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Anna Politkovskaya Memorial Torn Down for Eighth Time
7 February 2026

A memorial plaque to journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya has been removed in Moscow for the eighth time. Kirill Goncharov, chairman of the Moscow regional branch of the Yabloko party, announced the incident, posting a photo from the scene.

Muscovites outraged by ambulance driver praying on the street
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Muscovites outraged by ambulance driver praying on the street
6 February 2026

Several media outlets, primarily nationalist ones, have reported that an ambulance driver in Moscow "performed" namaz next to a parked ambulance while waiting for medics on a call. The "incident" reportedly occurred in the Butovo district of Moscow.

In Baku, a high school student fired a shotgun at a teacher
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In Baku, a high school student fired a shotgun at a teacher
6 February 2026

Around 9:00 a.m. on February 6, in front of the Baku private İdrak Lyceum, located in the Binagadi district of the city, 10th-grade student A. Sh. fired a shot at his teacher Sh. K. with his father's hunting rifle. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs released information about the incident.

The trial of the brother of the head of Ingushetia will soon begin on charges of multimillion-ruble fraud
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The trial of the brother of the head of Ingushetia will soon begin on charges of multimillion-ruble fraud
6 February 2026

On February 12, the Cherkessk City Court of Karachay-Cherkessia will begin hearing the criminal case against Magomed-Bashir Kalimatov, the former head of the Ingush postal service, and 28 others. He is the brother of Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, the head of Ingushetia.

Four Azerbaijani citizens arrested for participating in the Russia-Ukraine war
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Four Azerbaijani citizens arrested for participating in the Russia-Ukraine war
3 February 2026

The State Security Service of Azerbaijan reported the arrest of four citizens who participated in military conflicts outside the country. In January 2026, criminal cases were opened against them for participating in hostilities on the side of armed groups in Russia and Ukraine.

The fine for Rauf Arashukov, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, is being sought to be increased from 120 million to 420 million rubles
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The fine for Rauf Arashukov, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, is being sought to be increased from 120 million to 420 million rubles
2 February 2026

The prosecutor's office is demanding that the fine for Rauf Arashukov, a former senator from Karachay-Cherkessia who was sentenced to life imprisonment, be increased from 120 million to 420 million rubles.

In Kabardino-Balkaria, two soldiers were sentenced to five years for evading military service
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In Kabardino-Balkaria, two soldiers were sentenced to five years for evading military service
30 January 2026

A military court in Nalchik found Rinat Kurmanaev and Zalim Bekov guilty of leaving their unit without leave during mobilization and sentenced each to five years in prison.