The deal struck between Kadyrov and Putin that brought the Chechen conflict to an end has led to a period of relative peace for the small republic, but the latitude granted to the Chechen president by Putin may cause long-term problems for the security of the Russian Federation.
There’s a common tendency in articles concerning Russia to refer to “Putin’s problems”. The Russian president is seen to embody the Russian state and Putin, it’s always assumed, and this is not changing anytime soon. But Putin’s leadership will not last forever. Be it through a planned succession, the collapse of his …read more
Russia-Chechnya Conflict: A Lion Waiting to Roar?
