Russia

Chechen Murder Case Colonel Acquitted

The only Russian officer publicly tried for an atrocity in Chechnya has been freed on the grounds that he was insane.

9 Jan 03

Chechens Fear 'Wahhabi' Threat

As the war goes on, fundamentalist Islamists in Chechnya are becoming bolder and more violent.

19 Dec 02

Competing Plans of Chechen Politicians

Influential group of Chechen and Russian politicians continue to promote Chechnya peace plan, despite hardening of Moscow's policy towards the breakaway republic

12 Dec 02

Abkhaz Prime Minister Ousted

The surprise dismissal of the prime minister and de facto leader of Abkhazia has transformed the political landscape in the breakaway republic.

5 Dec 02

Chechen Police Plan Raises Concerns

The people of Chechnya are divided on the merits of a plan to hand over law enforcement powers to a new Chechen police force.

28 Nov 02

Georgia's 'French' Keep Faith in Catholicism

The residents of a tiny mountain village in eastern Georgia are quietly building the region's first Catholic church.

21 Nov 02

Moscow Gets Tough on Caucasian Migrants

In the wake of the Moscow hostage-taking tragedy, the Russian authorities are cracking down on migrants from the Caucasus.

14 Nov 02

Chechens Braced for Russian Reprisals

Moscow's determination to root out those connected with the theatre hostage tragedy sparks fears in Chechnya.

7 Nov 02

Putin In Command

The terror crisis in Moscow has given President Putin a new lease of political life.

31 Oct 02

Berezovsky Blames Putin For Chechen War

Ex-Moscow political mastermind suggests to IWPR that Russian president precipitated the Chechen conflict and is now seeking to escalate it.