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A resident of Dagestan was sentenced for denying the constitutional order of the Russian Federation
Human rights
A resident of Dagestan was sentenced for denying the constitutional order of the Russian Federation
10 November 2023

The Kirovsky District Court of Makhachkala sentenced Zainulla Abdullaev to three and a half years probation on charges of participating in a recognized extremist movement of “citizens of the USSR.”

Zelensky expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for humanitarian assistance
Politics
Zelensky expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for humanitarian assistance
10 November 2023

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky thanked Azerbaijan for its assistance in the energy sector. The day before, Azerbaijan sent Ukraine another batch of humanitarian aid worth $7.6 million.

Kadyrov continued to reward his relatives
Society
Kadyrov continued to reward his relatives
10 November 2023

Ramzan Kadyrov awarded his nephew and advisor-assistant, 26-year-old Khamzat Kadyrov, the title “Hero of Chechnya.” Previously, he received the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree, from the President of the Russian Federation.

Night mortar attacks, massacres, beatings and other atrocities in Argun; kidnapping of a resident of Grozny and “extorting” a confession of guilt by torture
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Night mortar attacks, massacres, beatings and other atrocities in Argun; kidnapping of a resident of Grozny and “extorting” a confession of guilt by torture
9 November 2023

On the night of November 9 in the city of Argun, machine gun fire was heard in the area of Novaya and Zheleznodorozhnaya streets. Local residents did not pay much attention to the sounds of gunfire, since this often happens after dusk, but the events that unfolded further led to numerous civilian casualties.

15-year-old son of Kadyrov received the sixth award
Society
15-year-old son of Kadyrov received the sixth award
9 November 2023

Adam Kadyrov, together with his brothers Akhmat and Eli, received another award. This time - the highest order of the Chechen parliament “Daimekhkan Siy” (“Honor of the Fatherland”). The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov himself, stated that his sons “are a shining example for the younger generation” and “the real pride of our people”.

A Crimean Tatar political prisoner's health has deteriorated
Human rights
A Crimean Tatar political prisoner's health has deteriorated
9 November 2023

Crimean Tatar Remzi Memetov, sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison and serving time in a Stavropol colony, suffers from high blood pressure. He is constantly dizzy and his right eye moves poorly, the political prisoner’s wife said.

Azerbaijan celebrates National Flag Day
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Azerbaijan celebrates National Flag Day
9 November 2023

Every year, since 2009, November 9 is celebrated as National Flag Day in Azerbaijan. The country's current tricolor flag was first approved on November 9, 1918 by the government of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR).

The President of Georgia and residents of the country welcomed the prospects of joining the European Union
Society
The President of Georgia and residents of the country welcomed the prospects of joining the European Union
9 November 2023

Residents of Tbilisi gathered at the presidential residence to demonstrate Georgia's desire for European integration. The country's President Salome Zurabishvili signed a document accepting recommendations for obtaining EU candidate status.

In Dagestan, a woman could be arrested as a participant in mass riots at Makhachkala airport
Society
In Dagestan, a woman could be arrested as a participant in mass riots at Makhachkala airport
8 November 2023

According to officially unconfirmed data, a court in Makhachkala remanded Patimat Sharudinova, suspected of participating in the pogrom at Makhachkala airport, in custody until the end of December. She is charged with participation in mass riots (Article 212 Part 2 of the Criminal Code - up to 8 years in prison).

The European Commission recommended granting Georgia the status of an EU candidate country
Politics
The European Commission recommended granting Georgia the status of an EU candidate country
8 November 2023

The European Commission has published a report on Georgia’s implementation of 12 recommendations necessary to continue European integration and join the European Union. Based on the conclusion, on December 14-15, the European Council will make a final decision on granting Georgia status.