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The largest overdue credit debt in Russia is among residents of the North Caucasus
Economy
The largest overdue credit debt in Russia is among residents of the North Caucasus
7 April 2025

The highest share of overdue credit debt in Russia as of March of this year was recorded among residents of Ingushetia (almost 21% of the total volume of loans). A high share of overdue debt was also found in Chechnya (9.4%), Dagestan (8.9%), North Ossetia (8.7%), Karachay-Cherkessia (7.7%) and Kabardino-Balkaria (6.2%). These regions took the last places in the RIA Novosti rating, compiled on the basis of official statistics.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to strict conditions again
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to strict conditions again
7 April 2025

Former coordinator of the Crimean Solidarity movement Server Mustafayev was sent to a cell-type facility for two months. His wife said that this happened after the “Moscow inspection” that took place in the colony in the second half of March.

Zurabishvili: Russia has achieved almost complete usurpation of power in Georgia
Politics
Zurabishvili: Russia has achieved almost complete usurpation of power in Georgia
7 April 2025

The fifth president Salome Zurabishvili, speaking at the "Meeting for Democracy" event in Paris, said that "Russia, with the help of its oligarch puppets, has achieved almost complete usurpation of power" in the country.

Georgia Co-authored Anti-Russian Resolution of UN Human Rights Council
Politics
Georgia Co-authored Anti-Russian Resolution of UN Human Rights Council
6 April 2025

On April 4, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Ukraine resulting from the Russian invasion. The document was supported by 25 states, including Georgia, which also co-authored the resolution along with the countries of the collective West, Ukraine and Moldova. 4 countries – China, Ethiopia, Burundi and Sudan – voted against, 18 abstained.

A participant in the
Human rights
A participant in the "SVO" from North Ossetia complained about insults and beatings by the military police
6 April 2025

A participant in the "special military operation" from North Ossetia, Arsen Temiraev, told how in 2023 he was attacked by military police in Tokmak, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine. The security forces broke into the courtyard of the house occupied by their platoon and opened indiscriminate shooting, accompanied by curses. A video recording of the victim's story was published on the ASTRA Telegram channel.

In Makhachkala, one person died and two were injured in a shootout near a shopping center
Society
In Makhachkala, one person died and two were injured in a shootout near a shopping center
5 April 2025

A tenant of the Ardar shopping center in Makhachkala died in a shootout in an underground parking lot. This was reported by the Investigative Committee Directorate for Dagestan.

Convicted ex-oligarchs from Dagestan appealed the verdict
Society
Convicted ex-oligarchs from Dagestan appealed the verdict
5 April 2025

Complaints against the verdict of the co-owners of the Summa group, former billionaires from the Forbes list, brothers Ziyavudin and Magomed Magomedov have been sent to the Second Cassation Court.

The President of Armenia approved the start of the country's European integration process
Politics
The President of Armenia approved the start of the country's European integration process
5 April 2025

The President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a law on the start of the country's accession process to the European Union. Earlier, the Russian authorities have repeatedly stated that such an intention means Yerevan's withdrawal from the EAEU.

Житель Дагестана получил условный срок за призывы к убийствам граждан по национальному признаку и силовиков
Society
Житель Дагестана получил условный срок за призывы к убийствам граждан по национальному признаку и силовиков
4 April 2025

Буйнакский районный суд признал виновным в публичных призывах к экстремистской деятельности местного жителя Абдулкерима Арсланалиева. Его приговорили к полутора годам условно, а также на два года запретили администрировать сайты, форумы и группы в соцсетях.

In Crimea, searches were conducted at the parents of the Crimean Tatar journalist who left the country
Human rights
In Crimea, searches were conducted at the parents of the Crimean Tatar journalist who left the country
4 April 2025

In the Crimean village of Zemlyanichnoye (Ortalan), searches were conducted in four houses of Crimean Tatars. They were conducted under the pretext of searching for weapons and banned books.