Chechnia

In the worst case, it could, as was the case during Russia's two Chechnia wars, mean the death of thousands of Crimeans (including many ethnic Russians), and lastingly isolate Russia internationally.

Will There Be a Second Crimean War? 2009

She was always close to death while wandering in the lethal war zones of Chechnia, alone, in the dark, to get the story from the other side ...

Boing Boing 2007

Further arguments explaining Russia's unsuccessful reforms have focused on the democracy-subverting role of Yeltsin's Chechnia adventure of 1994, or dubious political repercussions of Russia's large energy reserves.

Democratic Ukraine, Autocratic Russia: Why? 2009

A former paratrooper who fought in Afghanistan and Chechnia, internationally renowned Russian novelist Alexander Kurbsky decides to leave his homeland for the West, but believes his fame might prevent him from staying abroad.

A Darker Place-Jack Higgins « The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews 2008

But as Ben Fowkes remarks in his short but perceptive introduction to Russia and Chechnia: The Permanent Crisis, a collection of essays by various writers, the striking thing about Russian policy between 1991 and 1994 was the consistency with which Russia resisted taking action to subdue Chechnya and topple Dudaev.

Chechnya: How Russia Lost Cottrell, Robert 1998

Chechnya (Chechnia) (region) Russia 43 15 N 45 40 E

The 2001 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

I remember times when some 'rebels' now in UN ans USA most wanted terrorists lists and their close friends were called freedom fighters for democracy and independence in Chechnia.

The Guardian World News Adam Gabbatt 2011

The problem with asserting a clear policy towards Muslim countries, including Turkey, is of course the tragedy of Chechnia and the persistence of Islamist terrorism within Russia, resulting in anti-Muslim sentiment in Russian cities, which thrive on cheap labour from the "stans" and where much of the small-scale trade has been run by Chechens and other "blacks".

CounterPunch 2010

The Zionist footprint in Chechnia was hinted at during the scandal surrounding the murder of Russian FSB defector Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2008.

CounterPunch 2010

Indeed, places like Chechnia, Ingushetia, and Dagestan seem to be on their way to becoming Russian-free, except for the few in mixed marriages.

The Corner on National Review Online NRO Staff 2010