Chechen Republic

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noun

1. Also called: Chechenia.   Chechnya.  a constituent republic of S Russia, on the N slopes of the Caucasus Mountains: major oil and natural gas resources; formed an Autonomous Republic with Ingushetia from 1936 until 1944 and from 1957 until 1991; declared independence from Ingushetia in 1992; fighting between Chechen separatists and Russian forces (1994–96) led to de facto independence: reoccupied by Russia in 1999–2000. Capital: Grozny. Pop: 1 100 300 (2002). Area: 15 700 sq km (6010 sq miles)

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Chechen Republic

“Our aim is the liberation of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria,” a Chechen fighter said, using the name of the erstwhile self-declared republic, “and to help all the nations who want it, to gain freedom.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2023

These forces include individual volunteers and National Guard units that are usually dedicated to securing the rule of Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of the Chechen Republic.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2022

Kyiv alone has more than twice the population of the entire Chechen Republic.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2022

Re-elected head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov attends an inauguration ceremony in Grozny, Russia October 5, 2021.

From Reuters ● Mar. 13, 2022

Oliver later posted a photograph on Twitter of himself with a cat, asking Kadyrov if it was his, leading to an Instagram protest from the head of the Chechen Republic .

From The Guardian ● May 24, 2016