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Adam Kadyrov receives another commemorative medal
OpinionOpinion19 Apr

Adam Kadyrov receives another commemorative medal

Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov, has again been showered with accolades, this time receiving a commemorative medal marking the 20th anniversary of the special motorised Sever Regiment. His father proudly announced the award

Russia’s Zakharova says Georgia could be named ‘unfriendly country’ if it joins EU
OpinionOpinion19 Apr

Russia’s Zakharova says Georgia could be named ‘unfriendly country’ if it joins EU

Maria Zakharova’s recent declaration, that Georgia could be added to Russia’s list of ‘unfriendly countries’ if it pursues European Union membership, offers a stark reminder of Moscow’s persistent efforts to shape the regional landscape. Th

Chechen units accused of looting in Russian border region
OpinionCountry Report19 Apr

Chechen units accused of looting in Russian border region

An incident in the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka in Russia’s Belgorod region has drawn attention to the operational conduct of auxiliary forces within the country's border territories. Soldiers from the Chechen Akhmat unit are accused of wi

Brother of Daghestani Health Minister arrested in COVID-19 rapid test embezzlement case
OpinionCountry Report19 Apr

Brother of Daghestani Health Minister arrested in COVID-19 rapid test embezzlement case

The detention of Kirill Glazov, a former Daghestani Member of Parliament and brother to the republic’s Health Minister, marks a notable development in the ongoing efforts against corruption within the North Caucasus. His arrest on charges o