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23:50, 23 July 2026

The soldier was convicted in Nalchik for absence from service.

The Nalchik garrison military court sentenced Marat Shikov to actual imprisonment for being absent from service for more than four months.

22:51, 23 July 2026

Protesters occupied the roadway of the blocked Rustaveli Avenue.

On the 603rd day of continuous protests and the first day of repairs on Rustaveli Avenue, participants of the action near the parliament took to the roadway with flags, which the police had not allowed protesters to access since November 2025.

Kenan Ismail. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1224260932744052&set=a.416215033548650 (owned by Meta, whose activities are banned in Russia)

21:51, 23 July 2026

Azerbaijani activist Kenan Ismail has been arrested for 30 days.

Activist of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party Kenan Ismail has been arrested for 30 days on an administrative case of disobedience to the police. His associates believe the accusation is fabricated and politically motivated.

20:52, 23 July 2026

The justification of violence became the subject of discussion about the conflict with the tourists in Kakheti.

The hotel administration and the police were supposed to resolve the conflict with Russian-speaking tourists in Kakheti and the wedding participants; violence against women is unacceptable. The court's decision to release the man who hit the girl, Giorgi Chigladze, is highly controversial and justifies violence, social media users believe. The girls themselves provoked the incident, their opponents pointed out. The rage towards the tourist in a domestic conflict has a social and political subtext, the journalist noted.

19:55, 23 July 2026

The official from Buynaksk has been suspended from office at the request of the investigation.

The court temporarily suspended the head of the administration of Buynaksk, suspected of fraud using his official position and service forgery.

18:52, 23 July 2026

The residents of Adilyotar considered the compensation for property loss insufficient.

Residents of the flood-affected village of Adilyotar in the Khasavyurt district received compensation for property loss, but the amount only covered part of the damage: crops were affected, livestock perished, and house repairs are needed. At the same time, housing certificates for those who lost their homes have still not been issued. The village head indicated that the authorities are doing everything necessary, but payments take time, and the livestock that arrived in the village is being distributed to those in greater need.

17:52, 23 July 2026

The Krasnodar city hall's announcement of fines for storing gasoline in garages caused irony on social media.

The authorities of Krasnodar announced fines of up to 20,000 rubles for individuals for storing gasoline and diesel fuel in garages during a special fire safety regime. Commentators on Telegram responded by calling on the authorities to ban cars as well.

16:52, 23 July 2026

The prosecutor demanded 10 years of imprisonment for the Azerbaijani oppositionist.

The prosecutor demanded to sentence the activist of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, Kenan Zeynalov, to 10 years in prison. The defense stated that the prosecution did not provide credible evidence of Zeynalov's guilt in the attack, and the court refused to interrogate witnesses. Zeynalov's associates called the case fabricated.

15:52, 23 July 2026

Anapa bloggers reported a reduction in queues at gas stations.

The Anapa administration reported 28 functioning gas stations in the city. Bloggers reported that queues at gas stations have practically disappeared, and prices for AI-95 are 71–72 rubles per liter.

14:52, 23 July 2026

Analysts assessed the impact of conflicts with tourists on the flow of tourists from Russia to Georgia.

Two conflicts involving Russian-speaking tourists are unlikely to affect the flow of tourists to Georgia, which has remained a popular destination for many years, and are rather isolated cases. At the same time, part of Georgian society has a negative attitude towards relocants, the influx of which has impacted the economic situation.

Narek Karapetyan. Photo: https://www.aysor.am

13:52, 23 July 2026

Narek Karapetyan is prohibited from leaving Armenia.

A case is being investigated against the deputy from "Strong Armenia" Narek Karapetyan for coercion to participate in a meeting using violence and money laundering on a particularly large scale. He has been assigned a bail of 2.7 million dollars and is prohibited from leaving the country.

Protest action by employees of Tsarukyan's "Arinj Mall". July 23, 2026. Photo: https://armeniatoday.am/society-ru/1105872/

12:52, 23 July 2026

Employees of Tsarukyan's shopping center "Arinj Mall" demanded that law enforcement not interfere with their work.

The owners of the pavilions of the "Arinj Mall" shopping center in the Kotayk region, owned by the family of the arrested leader of the "Prosperous Armenia" party, Gagik Tsarukyan, held a protest. Several days ago, a number of pavilions were sealed, citing a nearby high-voltage line as the reason. Entrepreneurs are demanding explanations and that their work not be interfered with.

11:52, 23 July 2026

A fighter from Ingushetia was killed in the special military operation zone.

Movsar Kortoey was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 205 fighters from Ingushetia have been officially recognized as killed.

10:52, 23 July 2026

Two Armenian soldiers were detained after a comrade's suicide.

The Investigative Committee of Armenia accused the detainees of driving a soldier to suicide.

09:53, 23 July 2026

The head of the kindergarten in Makhachkala has become a defendant in the case regarding the injury of a pupil.

The investigation did not confirm the version that the kindergarten teachers in Makhachkala cut off the finger of a three-year-old girl after injuring her foot.

08:54, 23 July 2026

A combatant from Stavropol was killed in combat.

Yuri Lomakin was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 962 fighters from the Stavropol region have been officially recognized as killed.

Elhan Aliyev. Frame from the video Kanal 11 from 06.10.23, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xCPfU4LH4I

07:55, 23 July 2026

The defense reported a deterioration in the health of the imprisoned Azerbaijani opposition figure Aliyev.

The health condition of the imprisoned member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, Elhan Aliyev, has sharply deteriorated. According to representatives of the PNFAP and his lawyer, Aliyev needs urgent examination for a possible operation.

06:57, 23 July 2026

Former Attorney General of Georgia Zodelava returned from the clinic to prison

05:58, 23 July 2026

Sochi activist Bursanidi explained his refusal to appeal the verdict.

Native of Sochi, Yevgeny Bursanidi, called his criminal prosecution a result of an FSB provocation, but did not appeal the absent verdict issued to him in Krasnodar Krai. Greece refused to extradite Bursanidi to his homeland, citing the protection of its citizen's interests.

05:00, 23 July 2026

Tevanyan's arrest has been extended against the backdrop of statements about his health problems.

The court in Yerevan has kept the leader of the "Mother Armenia" party, Andranik Tevanyan, under arrest, accused of treason. Tevanyan's associates stated that his condition has sharply deteriorated in the pre-trial detention center.

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