This requires a fairly long explanation. But, here are the highlights:
After Boris Yeltsin allowed the collapse of the Soviet Union the Soviet Republics declared their independence. But, Chechnya was not considered a Soviet Republic. Rather it was a part of the Russian Federation of republics. But, they hated Russia and declared their independence too. Yeltsin feared the secession of Chechnya would prompt a me-too of independence movements within the vast Russian Federation. In addition he hoped to recover Chechnya's valuable oil resources.
He retaliated to terrorism in Chechnya
Chechnya won virtual independence from Russia in 1996 after a two-year war and declared the region an Islamic republic.
Putin was the strong-willed prime minister of Russia at he time he pursed war with the Chechens and drove them back.
The conflict with Chechnya, which erupted in the 1990s, illustrated the challenges of national identity and territorial integrity facing post-Cold War Russia. As the Soviet Union disintegrated, various ethnic groups sought greater autonomy or independence, leading to violent confrontations. The Chechen War highlighted Russia's struggle to maintain control over its diverse regions and the complexities of regional nationalism, ultimately reflecting the broader instability and challenges of governance in the post-Soviet landscape.
the main reason for World War 1 starting is tensions between the major countries of Europe(Britain,France,Russia,Germany and Austria-Hungary)
the main reason for World War 1 starting is tensions between the major countries of Europe(Britain,France,Russia,Germany and Austria-Hungary)
No, but the First World War is the reason why Finland seceded from Russia.
The Chechnya!
Russia
The cold war between the USA and Russia
One reason is that Russia's financial situation did not permit the country to keep up with the demands of the costs of war. Another reason is that their equipment was obsolete.
War between Russia & Japan in 1904.