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Kadyrov and Russian MP entangled in Russian army beard spat 

The conflict started after reports that the Russian military was cracking down on unshaven soldiers.

Kadyrov and Russian MP entangled in Russian army beard spat 

The conflict started after reports that the Russian military was cracking down on unshaven soldiers.

What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes

At the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.

What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes

By OC Media

At the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.

Sweden-based Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov reportedly murdered

The Swedish police said they were aware of the reports but declined to comment at this time.

Sweden-based Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov reportedly murdered

The Swedish police said they were aware of the reports but declined to comment at this time.

Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine

Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.

Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine

Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.

Over 50 Chechen immigrants detained in Croatia

Several dozen Chechens detained in Croatia are reportedly being investigated for involvement in extremism.

Over 50 Chechen immigrants detained in Croatia

Several dozen Chechens detained in Croatia are reportedly being investigated for involvement in extremism.

Podcast | Ukraine recognises Chechnya's independence and Nagorno-Karabakh's new State Minister

A volunteer fighter from a Chechen battalion in Ukraine discusses Ukraine's recognition of Ichkeria's independence and Tigran Grigoryan talks about Nagorno-Karabakh's internal politics.

Podcast | Ukraine recognises Chechnya's independence and Nagorno-Karabakh's new State Minister

A volunteer fighter from a Chechen battalion in Ukraine discusses Ukraine's recognition of Ichkeria's independence and Tigran Grigoryan talks about Nagorno-Karabakh's internal politics.

Chechen woman granted asylum in Romania after eight months of detention

Chechen Amina Gerikhanova has received refugee status in Romania, after being detained at Russia’s request in March.

Chechen woman granted asylum in Romania after eight months of detention

Chechen Amina Gerikhanova has received refugee status in Romania, after being detained at Russia’s request in March.

Ukrainian Parliament recognises independence of Chechnya

The Verkhovna Rada also unanimously condemned ‘the commission of genocide against the Chechen people’.

Ukrainian Parliament recognises independence of Chechnya

The Verkhovna Rada also unanimously condemned ‘the commission of genocide against the Chechen people’.

Podcast | What does Russia's partial mobilisation mean for the Caucasus?

OC Media's staff discuss reactions to Putin's partial mobilisation announcement in the North Caucasus and Georgia.

Podcast | What does Russia's partial mobilisation mean for the Caucasus?

OC Media's staff discuss reactions to Putin's partial mobilisation announcement in the North Caucasus and Georgia.

Kadyrov holds pro-war rally in Grozny

While a second anti-war protest is reportedly being prepared in Grozny, Kadyrov has refused to mobilise in the republic.

Kadyrov holds pro-war rally in Grozny

While a second anti-war protest is reportedly being prepared in Grozny, Kadyrov has refused to mobilise in the republic.