Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day with President Zelensky stating the nation desires peace but will not surrender to Russia at any cost. The day was marked by solidarity from international leaders and continued conflict, including a drone crash in Chernihiv injuring 15 people.
Daghestani Islamic singer Khadizha Magomedova was attacked at her home by a man described as her 'stalker of 2 years'. The 50-year-old assailant was arrested as he attempted to flee the scene.
Russia's Supreme Court upheld the terrorism conviction of Daghestani journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, along with the sentences of Kemal Tambiev and Abubakar Rizvanov, who were convicted alongside him.
A Daghestani activist has been sentenced to six years in prison for her membership in a group that believes the USSR still exists, with her defense planning to appeal the sentence, arguing no crime was committed.
Three members of a self-proclaimed 'Sharia patrol' have been identified in Daghestan, accused of forcing an entire village to adhere to religious rules.
The Rostov Military Court has delivered two sentences against individuals from Daghestan on terrorism charges, including a woman accused of transferring money to the Islamic State.
The Russian Cabinet of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, has supported a cooperation agreement between the governments of Daghestan and South Ossetia aimed at increasing trade and economic ties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Sergey Melikov, the head of Daghestan, will resign in September, following weeks of mass flooding in the region.
A Russian MP's visit to flood-stricken Daghestan resulted in a clash with a blogger, leading to a petition being filed for the removal of the MP's status.
An engineer and a former CEO have been detained in Daghestan on suspicion of failing to comply with dam operation requirements, following a dam breach incident.
At least four people have died in floods in Daghestan, Russia, with fears of a dam overflow leading to evacuations. This marks the second major flood in the republic in weeks.
A court in Makhachkala has ordered the seizure of $15 million in assets belonging to a former Daghestani official, following a claim by the Prosecutor General’s Office, with the decision subject to immediate enforcement.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
The Daghestani Health Ministry was raided as part of an anti-corruption investigation, two weeks after the brother of a key official lost his PM seat over alleged corruption violations.
The prison sentence for the man responsible for a petrol station explosion in Daghestan that killed 33 people has been toughened, increasing from five to eight and a half years.
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Ozon logistics hubs in Adygea and Daghestan, injuring several and causing a significant drop in Ozon's shares on the Moscow Exchange. The Kremlin stated that responses to such attacks are felt in Kyiv daily and nightly.
Authorities in Daghestan state that more than $35 million has been paid to victims of spring floods. However, thousands of affected people are reportedly still awaiting compensation despite these claims.
A man in Daghestan, who sold corn at the beach, was reportedly forced to publicly apologize after confronting teenagers who had set up their own competing stall nearby.
Akhmedpasha Umakhanov, a former Member of Parliament from Daghestan, has been arrested in absentia by investigators who accuse him of organizing a criminal organization linked to illegal arms trafficking and multiple murders.
A Daghestani Supreme Court has again overturned previous verdicts, allowing former police officers convicted of beating a detained woman to avoid prison terms.
Daghestani soldiers fighting in Ukraine have appealed to President Putin for assistance in a dispute over seized homes in a Makhachkala neighborhood, where more than 500 families face losing their residences.
Graffiti from Chechnya and Daghestan, depicting the Eiffel Tower, has gone viral online. Social media attributes the artwork to an 18-year-old émigré from Daghestan.
The brother of Daghestan's Health Minister, former deputy Kirill Glazov, has been arrested in connection with an embezzlement case involving COVID-19 rapid tests.
Dagestan is struggling with its most severe flooding in over a century, affecting thousands and exacerbating an existing infrastructure crisis. Russia has declared a state of emergency as experts highlight serious deficiencies.
Daghestani National Policy Minister has reappeared after a month-long absence that sparked assassination rumors. He hinted his disappearance was due to a traffic accident.
A Daghestani court awarded journalist Magomed Magomedov $37 for unlawful detention, following his arrest in January 2024 during a solo picket in support of fellow journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiev.
Police in Daghestan have detained a 68-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old. The man has reportedly admitted guilt and could face up to 20 years in prison.
Daghestani authorities have released a man accused of attacking and stalking a Daghestani Islamic singer, with an unnamed official stating it was considered a 'minor offence'.
The city of Kaspiysk in Daghestan has been inundated with uncollected rubbish for several days, with local authorities attributing the severe waste collection crisis to contaminated fuel.
Russian security services (FSB) allege that a former Ukrainian officer, also suspected in a Monaco bombing, was behind an attempt on the life of a Daghestani minister.
Villagers in Daghestan have asked President Putin to intervene in a dispute over post-flood compensation, stating that several months after the natural disaster, they have not received housing certificates or compensation for destroyed property.
Russia's FSB has detained a teenager in Daghestan, alleging he was an administrator for an 'international terrorist network' planning attacks in Russia and abroad.
The former head of Daghestan’s Pension Fund has been sentenced to life in absentia for financing terrorism and organizing the murders of counter-extremism officers.
Russia conducted a wave of deadly missile and air strikes across multiple Ukrainian cities, killing dozens and injuring many. These attacks occurred shortly before a potential ceasefire, drawing strong condemnation from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
A Dagestani court has sentenced two individuals for the 2018 abduction and murder of an 8-year-old girl. The main defendant received a life sentence, while his accomplice was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
The regions of Azerbaijan and Daghestan have been experiencing weeks of historic heavy rains and associated flooding, causing widespread disruption and damage.
Chechnya and Daghestan have declared a state of emergency following heavy rainfall, mountain downpours, and wet snow, which have led to rockfalls and disrupted federal highways.
A court in Makhachkala fined a Daghestani resident, known by the nickname 'Donald Trump', for making anti-Armenian comments on Telegram, though the specific phrases were not detailed in the ruling.
A man in Daghestan has been sentenced for the murder of a university rector, with investigators suspecting that former MP Magomed Gadzhiev ordered the hit.