Chechnya

April 26, 2026 14:50

• The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has reached 9,050.

  At least 4,460 soldiers from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4,590 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

April 26, 2026 03:54

• Activists reported mass arrests in Chechnya.

  A new wave of mass arrests has taken place in Chechnya, according to activists, with hundreds of detainees reported.

April 25, 2026 23:57

• A pensioner convicted of commenting on Akhmat Kadyrov died in prison.

  Kemerovo Region pensioner Oleg Tyryshkin, found guilty of justifying terrorism for his commentary on the death of Akhmat Kadyrov, died in custody.

April 25, 2026 17:58

• Maria Smelaya's case highlights mothers' vulnerability in custody disputes.

  Krasnodar resident Maria Smelaya has only seen her son once since reaching a settlement with her child's father. The visit took place in the presence of her ex-husband, and no further arrangements have yet been made for a location, she said. Courts are failing to address violations by fathers, and enforcing the court's requests for interim measures could have led to a different outcome, human rights activists believe.

April 25, 2026 01:49

• Human rights activists reported violations of Belkisa Mintsayeva's rights.

  For over 12 days, Chechen security forces have been holding Belkisa Mintsayeva, who arrived in the republic under pressure from law enforcement officers who threatened to send her brother to the Special Military District. She has not been charged with any crimes and has not been provided with a lawyer.

April 24, 2026 21:01

• Ukrainian prisoners held in Chechnya have returned home.

  State Duma deputy from Chechnya Shamsail Saraliev announced the latest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, expressing special thanks to Ramzan Kadyrov.

April 23, 2026 21:57

• Aishat Khizrieva was able to leave Russia.

  Ayshat Khizrieva, a native of Chechnya who was the subject of an attempted kidnapping in Novosibirsk, has urgently fled Russia. She thanked everyone who publicized her case.

April 23, 2026 19:51

• Aishat Khizrieva remains in danger after an attempted kidnapping

  Aishat Khizrieva fled Chechnya due to domestic violence and did not seek evacuation assistance. An attempt to return her to her family could be repeated, and nothing is known about the police's actual actions to protect her, human rights activists stated.

April 23, 2026 14:44

• 522 people remain in temporary accommodation centers after the flood in Dagestan.

  Water has been pumped out of all homes and properties in Dagestan and Chechnya. In Dagestan, 522 people remain in temporary shelters, according to rescuers.

April 23, 2026 13:44

• Murtazov's safety in Armenia has raised concerns among relatives and human rights activists.

  Armenian law enforcement has no complaints against Chechen native Zelimkhan Murtazov, who arrived in Yerevan after four months in the transit zone of Astana Airport. However, his family and human rights activists believe it is premature to assume he is safe.

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