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Opinion | The world has woken up to the Russian terror that the Chechens know only too well

Russia’s wars against Chechnya have provided the blueprint for its brutal invasion of Ukraine.

Opinion | The world has woken up to the Russian terror that the Chechens know only too well

By Anzor Maskhadov

Russia’s wars against Chechnya have provided the blueprint for its brutal invasion of Ukraine.

The Yangulbaev saga and the price of opposition in Chechnya

The Yangulbaevs — a family of outspoken critics of Kadyrov’s government— have been the target of a wave of persecution.

The Yangulbaev saga and the price of opposition in Chechnya

By Leonid Krasnov

The Yangulbaevs — a family of outspoken critics of Kadyrov’s government— have been the target of a wave of persecution.

Kadyrov enters online row with Elon Musk

The fight began when the 50-year-old founder of Tesla and SpaceX challenged Vladimir Putin to ‘single combat’.

Kadyrov enters online row with Elon Musk

The fight began when the 50-year-old founder of Tesla and SpaceX challenged Vladimir Putin to ‘single combat’.

Peskov contradicts claims Kadyrov is in Ukraine

On Sunday, footage of Kadyrov was circulated online showing him discussing the alleged capture of an orphanage close to Kyiv.

Peskov contradicts claims Kadyrov is in Ukraine

On Sunday, footage of Kadyrov was circulated online showing him discussing the alleged capture of an orphanage close to Kyiv.

‘We have only one enemy — this is Russia’: the Chechens taking up arms for Ukraine

While Putin’s man in Chechnya has gained attention for his bombastic support for the war — other Chechens are again taking up arms against Russia.

‘We have only one enemy — this is Russia’: the Chechens taking up arms for Ukraine

By Luiza Mchedlishvili

While Putin’s man in Chechnya has gained attention for his bombastic support for the war — other Chechens are again taking up arms against Russia.

Opinion | Russia’s death train rolls through Chechnya and Ingushetia

Russia’s ‘victory train’ is a grotesque parody of the trains that took so many to exile and death.

Opinion | Russia’s death train rolls through Chechnya and Ingushetia

By Magomed Torijev

Russia’s ‘victory train’ is a grotesque parody of the trains that took so many to exile and death.

Opinion | Kadyrov’s growing Apologystan 

When it comes to relations with neighbouring regions, Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov acts with all the humbleness of a Sultan in a Turkish soap opera. 

Opinion | Kadyrov’s growing Apologystan 

By Magomed Torijev

When it comes to relations with neighbouring regions, Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov acts with all the humbleness of a Sultan in a Turkish soap opera. 

Dozens of relatives of government critics reportedly kidnapped in Chechnya

Since 22 December, the number of relatives of Kadyrov critics to have been abducted may reach up to 50 people.

Dozens of relatives of government critics reportedly kidnapped in Chechnya

Since 22 December, the number of relatives of Kadyrov critics to have been abducted may reach up to 50 people.

Guilty verdict in Khangoshvili killing as judge accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ 

A Berlin court sentenced Vadim Krasikov to life in prison for the assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian of Chechen origin.

Guilty verdict in Khangoshvili killing as judge accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ 

A Berlin court sentenced Vadim Krasikov to life in prison for the assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian of Chechen origin.

ECHR finds Russia responsible for killing of five detainees in Chechnya

The deceased were accused by the authorities either of involvement in terrorism or of being homosexuals.

ECHR finds Russia responsible for killing of five detainees in Chechnya

The deceased were accused by the authorities either of involvement in terrorism or of being homosexuals.