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Two climbers missing in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria found dead
Tourism
Two climbers missing in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria found dead
23 September 2026

Rescuers have discovered the bodies of two climbers who went missing while ascending Mount Dykh-Tau in the Bezengi Gorge, located in the Chereksky District of Kabardino-Balkaria. Regional branches of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) and the Investigative Committee reported the discovery.

In Norway, the death of a 14-year-old Chechen girl has been preliminarily ruled a suicide; however, her family rejects this conclusion
Human rights
In Norway, the death of a 14-year-old Chechen girl has been preliminarily ruled a suicide; however, her family rejects this conclusion
23 September 2026

A preliminary forensic report on the death of 14-year-old Maryam indicates that she likely took her own life. Norwegian police announced this finding after receiving the autopsy results.

Trump Announces US Plans to Invest in Armenia Under TRIPP
Politics
Trump Announces US Plans to Invest in Armenia Under TRIPP
23 September 2026

US President Donald Trump sent a belated congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of the country's 35th anniversary of independence and announced the US intention to participate in the "Trump Route to International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP) project.

New ECHR Complaint Filed Regarding the Persecution of Afgan Sadygov in Georgia
Human rights
New ECHR Complaint Filed Regarding the Persecution of Afgan Sadygov in Georgia
23 September 2026

The Social Justice Center (SJC) has submitted another complaint to the European Court of Human Rights concerning the case of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov. This time, the complaint addresses his administrative prosecution in Georgia, his expulsion from the country, and a three-year entry ban following a Facebook post.

Over 71 hectares of a unique nature reserve in the Krasnodar Territory have been damaged by drone attacks over the past year
Ecology
Over 71 hectares of a unique nature reserve in the Krasnodar Territory have been damaged by drone attacks over the past year
23 September 2026

Since October of last year, more than 100 incidents involving falling drones have been recorded within the Utrish Nature Reserve in the Krasnodar Territory. Fourteen of these incidents resulted in fires, affecting a total area of ​​71.7 hectares. TASS reported these figures, citing the reserve's acting director, Dmitry Onokhov.

Nalchik Resident Fined for Selling Banned Religious Book
Society
Nalchik Resident Fined for Selling Banned Religious Book
22 September 2026

The Nalchik City Court has fined a 40-year-old local resident for distributing extremist materials. According to law enforcement, the woman posted an advertisement on an online platform to sell a religious book that had been added to the Federal List of Extremist Materials in 2015.

Human rights
"They’ll take you anyway": Movlaev recounts conversation with Kazakhstani prosecutor
22 September 2026

Mansur Movlaev, a native of Chechnya currently held in Kazakhstan pending extradition, has recounted a conversation with a representative of the Penal System Committee following two suicide attempts. According to Movlaev, the prosecutor stated that the Russian side would succeed in having him returned regardless, while also mentioning the possibility of him becoming a "martyr."

AI Center Aiming to Become One of Europe’s Largest Launches in Armenia
Economy
AI Center Aiming to Become One of Europe’s Largest Launches in Armenia
22 September 2026

In August, the American startup Firebird launched an AI-focused data center in Hrazdan, located approximately 45 kilometers from Yerevan. The company plans to ramp up the facility's capacity to 300 MW and install over 70,000 Nvidia chips by the end of 2027.

Kadyrov’s nephew placed in charge of new foreign asset following Putin’s decree
Politics
Kadyrov’s nephew placed in charge of new foreign asset following Putin’s decree
22 September 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again "nationalized" the assets of a foreign company. This time, he signed a decree placing the "Aptar Vladimir" enterprise—owned by the US-based plastic products and packaging manufacturer Aptar—under temporary management.

Southern Russia has once again repelled a drone raid. Attacks on Ukraine were launched from Crimea, the Don region, and the Kuban
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Southern Russia has once again repelled a drone raid. Attacks on Ukraine were launched from Crimea, the Don region, and the Kuban
22 September 2026

According to a report by the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 297 drones overnight on September 22 over several Russian regions, including the Kuban, the Rostov and Volgograd regions, and occupied Crimea.