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Protests against the extradition of Chechen nationals from Kazakhstan to Russia took place in Warsaw and Vienna
Human rights
Protests against the extradition of Chechen nationals from Kazakhstan to Russia took place in Warsaw and Vienna
4 February 2026

Chechen activists staged a picket outside the Kazakh embassy in Warsaw, protesting the planned extradition of Mansur Movlayev to Russia. Participants also expressed their support for Zelimkhan Murtazov, who has been held in the transit zone of Astana Airport for two months.

The defense has challenged the extradition of a Chechen refugee from Kazakhstan to Russia
Human rights
The defense has challenged the extradition of a Chechen refugee from Kazakhstan to Russia
3 February 2026

Lawyers for Chechen native Mansur Movlaev have appealed the Kazakh prosecutor's office's decision to extradite him to Russia, filing appeals with the agency and the presidential administration. Solo pickets are also planned.

Armenia again rejected Russia's participation in the South Caucasus TRIPP
Politics
Armenia again rejected Russia's participation in the South Caucasus TRIPP
3 February 2026

Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonyan, expressed doubts about the advisability of Russia's participation in the TRIPP project, which is a joint initiative between Armenia and the United States. He noted that the possibility of opening new routes with Russia's participation should be considered separately from TRIPP.

The head of Ingushetia expressed dissatisfaction with the population's utility bill payments
Economy
The head of Ingushetia expressed dissatisfaction with the population's utility bill payments
3 February 2026

Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, the head of Ingushetia, expressed concern about the low level of utility bill payments by residents. According to him, payments for electricity account for only 63%, while for gas and water, they are around 45%.

Four Azerbaijani citizens arrested for participating in the Russia-Ukraine war
Society
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.

A native of Dagestan has been accused of recruiting for terrorist attacks in Adygea
Human rights
A native of Dagestan has been accused of recruiting for terrorist attacks in Adygea
3 February 2026

The FSB Directorate for Adygea announced the opening of a criminal case against a 20-year-old native of Dagestan. He is suspected of recruiting for a terrorist organization (Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code).

An imam who previously criticized the muftiate has been released in Dagestan
Human rights
An imam who previously criticized the muftiate has been released in Dagestan
3 February 2026

Religious figure Akhmad Magomedov, known as Akhmad Batlukhsky, has been released. According to Shamil Khadulaev, Chairman of the Public Monitoring Commission of Dagestan, "a group of deputies acted as guarantors."

The European Commissioner for Human Rights called on the Georgian authorities to withdraw amendments to the Law on Grants that restrict NGO freedom
Politics
The European Commissioner for Human Rights called on the Georgian authorities to withdraw amendments to the Law on Grants that restrict NGO freedom
2 February 2026

European Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty commented on the ruling party of Georgia's plan to adopt amendments to seven different laws, including the Law on Grants. The European official is convinced that these amendments will further restrict the ability of non-governmental organizations in the country, particularly in terms of receiving grants.

Mearakishvili Announces Conditions for Her Participation in
Human rights
Mearakishvili Announces Conditions for Her Participation in "Espionage" Trial
2 February 2026

Georgian citizen Tamara Mearakishvili, who is being tried in Tskhinvali for "espionage" for Tbilisi, has announced her readiness to participate in the trial on the charges against her. The activist clarifies that she is prepared to travel to South Ossetia if permitted by its President Alan Gagloev, and if she is provided with a lawyer.

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