The Southern District Military Court sentenced Ibragim Nagoyev, a resident of Adygea, to 11 years in prison for involvement in the "Council of United Circassia." Russian law enforcement agencies consider the organization to be part of the banned "Anti-Russian Separatist Movement."

Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko congratulated Ingushetia on the 256th anniversary of its accession to Russia, noting the "dynamic development" and growth of production in the republic, which she called "one of the main strongholds of our state in the North Caucasus."

A trial has begun in Baku for four individuals: Ibrahim Asadli, Abdullah Ibrahimli, Elchin Bayramli, and Mehman Zeynalov. They are accused of planning to hold a march with Soviet symbols.

In honor of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, March 19, 20, and 21 have been declared days off in Ingushetia. According to the head of the republic, Makhmud-Ali Klimatov, this decision was made to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which began on February 17.

A military court in Nalchik sentenced Atmir Tokhov to five years in prison for leaving his military unit without leave.

The Constitutional Court of Armenia has upheld the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia, a company owned by Russian businessman and billionaire Samvel Karapetyan. The constitutionality of the July 3 bill amending the laws "On Energy" and "On the Public Services Regulatory Authority" has been upheld.

The Moscow City Court has approved the confiscation of real estate, land, and vehicles worth a total of 41.9 billion rubles from Vladimir Kayshev, the former head of the Karachay-Cherkessia government, his family, and associated individuals. This decision was in response to accusations of illegally conducting business while serving in government service and attempting to raid the Kavminvody plant.

The panel of judges of the 2nd Western District Military Court in the Moscow City Court handed down verdicts in the Crocus terrorist attack case. The four perpetrators of the attack—Shamsiddin Fariduni, Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, Makhammadsobir Fayzov, and Saidakram Rachabolizod—were given life sentences. Similar sentences were given to Ingush natives Dzhabrail Aushev, Khusein Medov, and nine other defendants.

Three additional days off – March 19, 20, and 21 – will be granted to residents of the Chechen Republic to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The decision was made based on an appeal from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Chechnya.

Russian billionaire and senator from Dagestan, Suleiman Kerimov, ranked fifth among Russians in the Forbes global rich list. His net worth is estimated at $25.7 billion.