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The Chechen Republic, or Chechnya, is a republic of Russia, located in the North Caucasus in the southernmost part of Eastern Europe, and not far from the Caspian Sea. Chechnya's capital is the city of Grozny.

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ConflictsSeptember 12, 2024
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ConflictsMarch 23, 2024
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PoliticsDecember 3, 2023
The cover of Vera Politkovskaya's latest book

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ConflictsOctober 26, 2023
While Chechnya's ruler is supporting Russia, hundreds of Chechen volunteers are fighting alongside the Ukrainian army.

Chechens fighting for and against Russia in Ukraine

Chechens fighting for and against Russia in Ukraine

While Chechnya's ruler is supporting Russia, hundreds of Chechen volunteers are fighting alongside the Ukrainian army.
ConflictsNovember 1, 202203:15 min
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov

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PoliticsOctober 7, 2022
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