Putin Sends FSB To Secure Caucasus Energy Plants
23 January 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin today instructed the FSB federal security service to boost security at all energy facilities in the Caucasus.
Georgia Criticizes Russian Troops In South Ossetia
A soldier takes aim in South Ossetia (file) (AFP) 20 January 2006 -- Georgian lawmakers today stepped up their criticism of Russia's peacekeeping contingent in South Ossetia.
Chechen Administration Says Top Rebel Leader Killed
(RFE/RL) 19 January 2006 -- The pro-Moscow Chechen administration today said that security forces have killed a top separatist field commander allegedly responsible for the spread of radical Islam in the region.
Relatives, Lawyers Concerned About Detainees
Russian officials say more than 60 people have been arrested on suspicion of participating, directly or not, in last year's deadly militant raids on Nalchik, the capital of the republic of Kabardino-Balkaria.
Leading Chechen Rebel Reportedly Killed
Chechen prays (file photo) (AFP) 19 January 2006 -- The pro-Moscow Chechen administration today said that security forces have killed a senior separatist field commander, Supian Abdulaev.
Chechen Human Rights Activist Suspends Hunger Strike
Security forces in operation in Chechnya (file photo) (RFE/RL) 19 January 2006 -- A French-based Chechen human rights activist who had been on hunger strike for nearly six weeks in the eastern French city of Strasbourg has said he will end his protest.
EP Deputies Slam Bloc's Timid Approach
European Parliament deputies have attacked what many consider the EU's overly-diplomatic approach to Russia, and specifically, Chechnya.
Russian Estimates 750 Militants In Chechnya
A Russian soldier in Chechnya (file photo) (AFP) 17 January 2006 -- A senior Russian commander said up to 750 militants are active in Russia's troubled southern republic of Chechnya.
Five Russian Forces Killed In Chechnya
A Russian armored personal carrier in Chechnya (file photo) (CTK) 16 January 2006 -- Four Russian soldiers and a Chechen police officer from the pro-Russian force have been killed in Chechnya.
Chancellor Sets New Tone In Moscow-Berlin Relations
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has raised criticisms and commonalities, while making it clear that she will preserve a strategic relationship with Russia.
Chechen Refugees Detained On Polish-German Border
A Chechen refugee in a camp in the Russian republic of Ingushetia (file photo) (AFP) 16 January 2006 -- Polish border guards have detained 13 Chechens who tried today to enter Germany illegally in a truck carrying pastries.
Russia Says Top Militant Killed In Daghestan
(RFE/RL) 14 January 2006 -- Security forces say they killed a top suspected militant during a special operation against an armed group in Russia's southern republic of Daghestan today.