Erik Batuev

Stories by the Author

Refugees Face Bleak Winter

Russia's own envoys are warning of impending disaster at the Chechen refugee camps as the cold weather sets in

15 Sep 00

Abkhazia Exposed

President Ardzinba opposes the withdrawal of Russian troops from Abkhazia, and warns against any ideas to impose NATO troops on the territory.

18 Aug 00

Return to Putingrad

The Russian authorities offer cold comfort to the thousands of refugees returning to the ruins of Grozny

23 Jun 00

Russians Seize Newspaper Editor

A Chechen editor responsible for reviving an outlawed newspaper has been arrested for "stirring up racial hatred"

12 May 00

Gantamirov Demands Revenge

Political loose cannon Bislan Gantimirov hits out at recent peace initiatives in Chechnya, calling for the total annihilation of the rebel forces.

5 May 00

Sitting Ducks

Deadly Chechen snipers are spreading fear among Russian troops.

3 Mar 00
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