Two Chechen News Today

Chechnya Fast Facts © Google Maps Heres a look at Chechnya, a republic in southwestern Russia, in the Caucasus Mountains region. Chechnya is bordered by Russia, the country of Georgia, and the Russian republics of Dagestan and Ingushetia. Facts President: Ramzan Kadyrov (2007-present) 1994 February 1995 - Grozny falls to Russian forces. May 27, 1996 - A ceasefire is declared, but fighting continues. Chechen rebels seize key government sites. August 31, 1996 - A peace accord is signed and Ru...