Russia

Chechen Information War Escalates

Journalists investigating the scale of Russian losses in Chechnya are facing increasing intimidation from federal authorities.

28 Jan 00

Armenia's Stagnant Economy

Armenia remains in the economic doldrums despite recent growth and has yet to show any serious signs of recovering from its post-Soviet slump.

21 Jan 00

Georgia's Open Wound

A reluctance to admit past mistakes and seal a dignified peace with the Abkhaz is a dangerous symptom of Georgian malaise.

21 Jan 00

Unfriendly Neighbours

Feelings in the predominantly Christian republic of North Ossetia towards the Chechen war show a strong pro-Russian bias.

21 Jan 00

Trouble at the Top

Could old religious disputes divide the Chechen high command as Moscow steps up its relentless offensive? Spiritual leaders are calling for extremist elements to be held accountable for their war-mongering crusades.

21 Jan 00

Almaty Shuns Chechen Refugees

Despite traditionally pro-Chechen sympathies, Kazakhstan has succumbed to unrelenting Russian propaganda, giving Chechen refugees an icy reception.

14 Jan 00

Gun-running in Georgia

The discovery of a truck smuggling arms from Georgia into Chechnya triggers a war of words between Tbilisi and Moscow.

14 Jan 00

Edgy Soldiers, Villagers in Fear

With morale sagging, Russian generals have begun to turn on the local populations: now almost every Chechen male is a potential guerrilla, while Ingush villages are being fired on.

14 Jan 00

The Chechens' Surprise

The Russians are forced to fight hard over lost ground as Chechen rebels attempt to relieve the pressure on Grozny.

14 Jan 00
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