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The Armenian authorities took into account the risk of extradition to Russia of a refugee from Chechnya
Human rights
The Armenian authorities took into account the risk of extradition to Russia of a refugee from Chechnya
26 May 2023

A trial has begun in Yerevan on the possible extradition of Salman Mukayev, a refugee from Chechnya, to Russia. His lawyer said that in the event of deportation, the client would be in mortal danger and human rights would be violated in Chechnya.

Three alleged members of Shamil Basayev's detachment were detained in Kabardino-Balkaria
Human rights
Three alleged members of Shamil Basayev's detachment were detained in Kabardino-Balkaria
26 May 2023

Employees of the Center for Emergencies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB detained three residents of Kabardino-Balkaria, who, according to law enforcement officers, in February 2000 participated in the attack on the Pskov paratroopers of the 6th company in Chechnya as part of the field detachments of Shamil Basayev and Khattab during the second Russian-Chechen war.

The maximum mortgage term is fixed in Ingushetia - 27 years
Economy
The maximum mortgage term is fixed in Ingushetia - 27 years
26 May 2023

The average mortgage term in the Russian Federation has grown over the previous three years from 18 to 24 years. Since the beginning of the year, this loan with the longest terms was issued in Ingushetia (27 years), as well as in the Krasnodar Territory and Tyumen Region (26 years each).

Corpses with signs of torture in the Nozhai-Yurt region, the murder of a woman in Grozny and the detention of fishermen in the Grozny region
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Corpses with signs of torture in the Nozhai-Yurt region, the murder of a woman in Grozny and the detention of fishermen in the Grozny region
25 May 2023
Negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan ended in shelling
Politics
Negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan ended in shelling
25 May 2023

On May 25, a trilateral meeting of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia took place in Moscow. It was planned to sign important documents, including those related to unblocking transport communications in the South Caucasus. However, the meeting lasted only 20 minutes and nothing was signed.

Kazakhstan expels a native of Kalmykia who fled mobilization
Human rights
Kazakhstan expels a native of Kalmykia who fled mobilization
25 May 2023

On May 25, a regional court in Western Kazakhstan, having considered the appeal of Elista resident Igor Sandzhiev, who fled mobilization, decided to deport him back to Russia. The man is convinced that he will face a long sentence in his homeland for desertion, and intends to continue to seek refugee status in Kazakhstan.

Air defense forces shot down all 36 drones launched by Russia at night
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Air defense forces shot down all 36 drones launched by Russia at night
25 May 2023

Ukraine said it shot down all the drones that attacked its territory during the night.
The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video of an attack by Ukrainian surface drones on the Black Sea Fleet reconnaissance vessel Ivan Khurs.

Crimean Tatar political prisoners complained to the ECHR about inadequate conditions of detention in Russian pre-trial detention centers
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoners complained to the ECHR about inadequate conditions of detention in Russian pre-trial detention centers
25 May 2023

Lawyers of the Memorial Center sent observations to the ECHR on the complaints of three Crimean Tatar activists. They are connected with inadequate conditions of detention in the pre-trial detention center.

Residents of the North Caucasus Federal District opposed the six-day work week
Society
Residents of the North Caucasus Federal District opposed the six-day work week
25 May 2023

An initiative submitted to the State Duma to introduce a 6-day working week in the Russian Federation does not find support in society. This is evidenced by the results of surveys of the SuperJob service.

NATO urges Georgia to support sanctions against Russia
Politics
NATO urges Georgia to support sanctions against Russia
25 May 2023

The North Atlantic Alliance expects Georgia to implement international sanctions. “We expect non-NATO countries, including Georgia, to comply with the sanctions that make it harder for Russia to wage a war of conquest against Ukraine,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.