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News about disputed plane crash delayed

Kazakhstan is delaying the announcement about the plane crash in the country's western part in December, where Russia is accused of having shot down a passenger plane.

Sources: Russia guilty of plane crash

A Russian air defense missile was behind the plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, according to sources within the Azerbaijani government. The USA also claims that Russian air defense may have been behind the plane crash. From the Russian side, it has been denied since earlier.

The Expert on the Plane Crash: "Clear Shooting"

What caused the plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day? Holes in the plane's hull raise suspicions that it was hit by shots. And for aviation expert Jan Ohlsson, there is no doubt. It was shot, it's crystal clear.

Chechen Alarm about Ukrainian Drone Attack

So Putin is downplaying Ukraine's shock attack

The propaganda machine in the Kremlin is trying to make the Ukrainian surprise offensive in the border region of Kursk appear as "the new normal". It is entirely in line with Putin's rhetoric, says Russia expert Per Enerud.

Putin in rare Chechnya visit

The Russian president dared to travel to Chechnya for the first time in thirteen years. Vladimir Putin was received by the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov – and compared the Ukrainian land offensive with the terrorist attack on the school in Beslan.

Niqab banned following unrest in the Caucasus

Dagestan: Priest killed and church set on fire

A dozen police officers and several civilians – including a priest – were killed in attacks on a synagogue and two churches in Russian Dagestan on Sunday evening. At least 20 people were killed, according to the troubled republic's health minister.