Vladimir Putin said that he would consider the proposal of the leader of the Communist Party of the Communist Party of Gennady Zyuganov about the return of the historical name of Stalingrad. “We need to think. Local residents decide, but in general, everything that is connected with the Great Patriotic War and what role Stalin played in victory played in mind and try to depolitize, ”Putin said at a meeting with the leaders of the Duma factions.

At a meeting in Moscow, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan informed Russian President Vladimir Putin about Yerevan's interest in Russian-made modular nuclear power plants. The head of government emphasized the growing role of atomic energy, recognized in the world of environmentally friendly, and its importance to Armenia.

On February 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin received the head of Ingushetia, Mahmud-Ali Kalimatov, in the Kremlin. The discussion at the meeting, as follows from official reports, was about large-scale investment projects in the republic, debt reduction and construction development. “Perhaps you can tell us about investment projects? You have a whole range, as I saw, there are some interesting directions,” Vladimir Putin suggested at the beginning of the conversation.

The case of the murder of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in Moscow has been sent to court. Among the defendants are natives of Ingushetia Batuhan Tochiev and Ramazan Padiev. Together with Akhmadzhon Kurbonov and Robert Safaryan, they are accused of participating in a terrorist community, committing a terrorist attack and other crimes.

In Chechnya, three teenagers were released after their fathers signed contracts from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. For more than six months, schoolchildren were kept in the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs without the admission of lawyers, charges and the opportunity to meet with relatives. 16-year-old Mansur Shabazov, Said Yidigov and Elbrus Saydaev were stolen in December 2024, employees of the Memorial PCC noted. Read more in our video.

The gesture of support for Ukraine by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev caused anger in Russian propaganda circles. During the III Shushinsky global media forum, the Ukrainian journalist Elena Kurbanova gave Aliyev Chevrons of the Armed Forces, to which he answered with words of gratitude: “Thank you for what you do. Continue the same.

In Dagestan, a deputy of the city assembly of Derbent Rovshan Omarov was detained. A criminal case has been instituted against him in connection with the use of the labor of four labor migrants from Uzbekistan and China in his greenhouse without proper design. According to investigators, Omarov, as well as the unnamed director and beneficiary of the greenhouse, which is located in the Derbent district, in 2024 provided shelter, food and work for four foreigners.

In Tbilisi, participants in the New Year's protest dispersed only at dawn, collecting garbage behind them. Local publications note that there was a “sea of ​​people” on Rustaveli Avenue, and many came with children. Thousands of Georgians celebrated 2025 at a phenomenally long table, which they set themselves with food brought from home. Those gathered gave inspiring toasts, sang and danced.

Administrative cases were opened against six residents of Karachay-Cherkessia for refusing to stand during the playing of the Russian anthem. This happened during a ceremony at a sports competition in Cherkessk. The police drew up reports under Art. 17.10 Code of Administrative Offenses – violation of the procedure for the official use of state symbols of Russia. The maximum penalty under this article is a fine of up to 3 thousand rubles.

The Supreme Court of Dagestan sentenced to correctional work a period of six months 19-year-old resident of the Karabudykent district. On May 11, 2024, he cut off with a knife and threw 15 red flags to the ground, hung on the streets to Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War. The young man was found guilty of insulting the memory of the defenders of the Fatherland. In court, he pleaded guilty and said that he repented of his actions.