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NIYSO: Three young men kidnapped in Chechnya and forced to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense
Human rights
NIYSO: Three young men kidnapped in Chechnya and forced to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense
29 April 2026

The Chechen opposition movement NIYSO announced the arrest and subsequent deployment to Ukraine of three young men from the village of Tangi-chu in the Urus-Martan district of the Chechen Republic. Fellow villagers reportedly asked for prayers for them.

Serbian authorities revoke the citizenship of Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew
Politics
Serbian authorities revoke the citizenship of Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew
29 April 2026

Serbia revoked the citizenship of Yakub Zakriev, the nephew of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, shortly after his extradition. He was initially granted citizenship as a foreigner of interest to Serbia. However, following media reports and a review of the decision, Serbian authorities revoked his passport.

A Moscow court acquitted an activist complained against by Apti Alaudinov
Human rights
A Moscow court acquitted an activist complained against by Apti Alaudinov
28 April 2026

The Tagansky Court of Moscow acquitted Pavel Gubarev, the former "people's governor" of the Donetsk region, of "discrediting the army." The decision was based on the lack of evidence of a violation.

Armenian authorities have warned of criminal penalties for bribes and vote-buying
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Armenian authorities have warned of criminal penalties for bribes and vote-buying
28 April 2026

Ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, Armenia is issuing stern warnings against interfering in the electoral process. Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan stated that law enforcement agencies are ready to take action against bribery, recalling the prison terms for receiving (up to 7 years) and giving (up to 8 years) bribes.

In Dagestan, over 8,000 natural disaster victims have received compensation
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In Dagestan, over 8,000 natural disaster victims have received compensation
28 April 2026

In Dagestan, flood victims have already received 345 million rubles in compensation. According to the republic's government press service, approximately 88 million rubles have been allocated for one-time payments to 5,600 people. Another 256 million rubles have been allocated for property losses based on 2,500 claims. A total of 8,190 applications for payments have been received.

Armenia does not expect EU membership by 2030, but maintains its course toward rapprochement
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Armenia does not expect EU membership by 2030, but maintains its course toward rapprochement
28 April 2026

Armenia does not expect EU membership by 2028 or 2030, but its course toward rapprochement with the EU is its strategic choice, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan.

A serviceman from Kabardino-Balkaria received a five-year sentence for deserting his unit
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A serviceman from Kabardino-Balkaria received a five-year sentence for deserting his unit
28 April 2026

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced Ramazan Lukozhev to five years in prison for leaving his unit without permission during mobilization.

Wanted Judge Elena Khakhaleva Resides in Georgia
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Wanted Judge Elena Khakhaleva Resides in Georgia
28 April 2026

The whereabouts of Elena Khakhaleva, a former judge of the Krasnodar Regional Court who is on the international wanted list, have been established. According to her lawyer, Yaroslav Krasnoshchekov, she is in Tbilisi.

Media: Nephew of Chechen leader receives Serbian citizenship
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Media: Nephew of Chechen leader receives Serbian citizenship
28 April 2026

The Serbian government has granted citizenship to Yakub Zakriev, the nephew of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. According to Serbian publications Direktno and Nedeljnik, the decision was made by Prime Minister Djuro Matsut and was based on the country's "interests," although these "interests" were not specified.

The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Germany and Ukraine of recruiting relocated Russians through Zakayev
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The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Germany and Ukraine of recruiting relocated Russians through Zakayev
27 April 2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the German ambassador to protest the recent meeting in Kyiv between Bundestag member Roderich Kiesewetter and Akhmed Zakayev, the head of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria abroad, which is designated a terrorist organization by the Russian Federation.