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Truck driver in solo picket, Volgograd, December 7, 2015. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
16:25, 7 December 2015
Volgograd truckers support establishment of trade union
Drivers of heavy-duty trucks intend to set up a trade union to protect their rights, said Alexei Ulyanov, an activist from Volgograd. According to his story, truckers from Volgograd took part in the rally near Moscow, which decided to hold an inaugural conference, elect the union leader and to form trade union units in regions.
At the voting station on the day of referendum, December 6, 2015. Photo: http://newsarmenia.am/news/armenia/nablyudateli-ot-sng-dovolny-khodom-golosovaniya-na-referendume-po-konstitutsionnym-izmeneniyam-v-arm/
14:57, 7 December 2015
"Citizen Observer" claims mass violations at referendum in Armenia
The initiative "Citizen Observer" of the Transparency International Anti-Corruption Centre has published an interim report on the constitutional referendum held in Armenia. At the referendum, 88 violations were recorded at the opening of precincts, about 319 incidents were recorded during the course of the voting, and in 82 episodes observers were subjected to pressure.
Belorechensk juvenile correctional colony. Photo: Elena Sineok, Yuga.ru
14:15, 7 December 2015
"Novaya Gazeta": parents of Ukrainian teenager killed in Belorechensk refuse to bury his body in Kuban
Parents of a 16-year-old teenager, who died in the Belorechensk juvenile correctional colony, were able to get his son's body only after they had written a statement renouncing the funeral in the KrasnodarTerritory, the "Novaya Gazeta" reports. According to the newspaper, warders of the juvenile correctional colony beat the sentenced citizen of Ukraine more severe than other inmates.
Surgery block of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic's Clinical Hospital. Photo: http://www.rkbkbr.ru/o-bolnitse/gallery/operacionnye
12:00, 7 December 2015
Investigators check possible connection of Khadis Bottaev's murder with reforms in hospital
In the criminal case on the murder of Khadis Bottaev in Kabardino-Balkaria, investigators check the version suggesting that the murder is connected with the Khadis Bottaev's activities at his post of the chief doctor of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic's Clinical Hospital.
At the voting station on the day of referendum, December 6, 2015. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
06:17, 7 December 2015
Armenian CEC: 63.35% of voters support constitutional reforms
The Armenian Central Election Commission (CEC) has completed the processing of ballots from all the polling stations of the country. According to the preliminary information, 825,622 voters, or 63.35%, gave their voices in favour of the constitutional reform. This was reported by Tigran Mukuchyan, Chairman of the Armenian CEC.
Law enforcer during CTO. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/nakmessage/2015/12/01/v-dagestane-neitralizovany-dva-bandglavarya-i-boevik-vernuvshiisya-iz-sirii.html
05:23, 7 December 2015
On November 30-December 6, three persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of November 30-December 6, 2015, three persons fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. Of them, two persons were killed, and one person was wounded. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Participants of the march in Yerevan holds poster ‘No!’ Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
02:37, 7 December 2015
In Armenia, front "No!" claims falsification of constitutional referendum results
In the course of the referendum, ballot stuffing took place, election commission suspended their work, and cases of re-voting also occurred. This was reported by Levon Zurabyan, the leader of the parliamentary faction of the Armenian National Congress (ANC), the head of the headquarters of the front "No!".
March in Yerevan on December 4, 2015. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
01:46, 7 December 2015
In Yerevan, police release nine activists
Nine persons, who were detained during a protest action in the centre of Yerevan, were released from the police station, after the protocols had been compiled. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by activists.
22:44, 6 December 2015
In Yerevan, about 20 marchers detained
The police have detained about 20 people at Republic Square, which hosted the march of supporters of the "New Armenia", the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Homs, Syria. Photo: Tiny CC Fridom House https://www.flickr.com
15:50, 6 December 2015
Relatives of Shamil Umakhanov to challenge verdict in case of IS recruitment
Relatives of Shamil Umakhanov, found guilty on the charge of recruiting militants for the "Islamic State" (IS) in the Stavropol Territory, have announced their intention to appeal against the court's decision. Relatives of Magomed Aliev, another convict, will seek his transfer to Dagestan.
12:27, 6 December 2015
Volgograd truckers refuse to participate in rally near Moscow
Today, a rally has been held at the 92nd kilometre of Kashira Highway. It was organized by the interregional trade union of professional drivers. This was reported by Alexei Ulyanov, a coordinator of the protest action of Volgograd truck drivers.
09:31, 6 December 2015
Azerbaijani President signs Law "On Combating Religious Extremism"
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev has signed the Law to ban the activities of organizations disseminating radical religious ideas. The Law also regulates how special operations should be carried out and how the public should be informed about them.
The burning oil platform of the "Guneshli" oil field. Photo: Meydan.TV
19:28, 5 December 2015
Missing persons are being looked for near "Guneshli" oil platform
An empty boat, used to evacuate workers from the burning oil platform of the "Guneshli" oil field, was found in the open sea. Its passengers are considered missing so far.
The participants of the action of Volgograd truckers in Moscow suburbs. December 5, 2015. Photo: Ulianov24.livejournal.com
17:32, 5 December 2015
Police did not interfere with Volgograd truckers' action in Moscow
Today, policemen have not prevented the action of Volgograd truckers in Kashira Highway. According to the strikers, this was due to their appeal to the Russia's Ombudsperson Ella Pamfilova.
The participants of the rally held by the "New Armenia" in Yerevan. December 4, 2015. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"
15:03, 5 December 2015
Police demand to bring leaders of "New Armenia" to administrative responsibility
A petition has been sent to Yerevan Mayor about a start of administrative proceedings against the leaders of the oppositional Front "New Armenia" Zhirayr Sefilyan, Raffi Ovannisyan and Varuzhan Avetisyan.
The trucks of the protesting drivers in Dagestan. November 24, 2015. Photo by Murad Muradov for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:55, 5 December 2015
State Duma cuts fines for evasion of taxes under "Platon" system
The fine for failure to pay the toll for using federal highways by heavy-duty trucks has been set as 5000 roubles for drivers and truck owners; a repeated violation will entail a fine of 10,000 roubles. This decision was made by the Russian State Duma at the background of mass truckers' protests.
Khadis Bottaev. Photo Rkbkbr.ru
10:59, 5 December 2015
ICRF: Khadis Bottaev was shot dead in his head
Khadis Bottaev, the Chief Physician of the Republic's Clinical Hospital, who was shot dead today in the Kabardino-Balkarian village of Khasanya, was an acting member of the regional parliament.
Eduard Khidirov. Photo Riadagestan.ru
08:00, 5 December 2015
Eduard Khidirov demands to stop the second criminal case against him
The decision of the Supreme Court of Dagestan that declared illegal the criminal case against Eduard Khidirov, an MP of the National Assembly of Dagestan and the former head of the regional branch of the "Patriots of Russia" Party, relates the fraud case and illegal banking activities.
06:55, 5 December 2015
Experts in Baku state falseness of power operation in Nardaran
The village of Nardaran is notable for its strong religious tradition; however, there was no threat of overthrowing the constitutional order demonstrated by the villagers. The aim of the power operation was to defeat the movement "Muslim Unity" and arrest its leader Talekh Bagirzade, said the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
A spot of blood in the place where special operation was held in Nardaran. November 26, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
05:12, 5 December 2015
Bodies of Nardaran casualties given out to relatives
In Azerbaijan, the bodies of those killed during a special operation in the village of Nardaran have been given out to relatives, who buried them into the local cemetery.
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The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

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