This is why Chechens are fighting for Ukraine as well. Kadyrov’s faction won, and switched sides in the 1990s.

Just getting started with the Caucasus. Per usual started with a couple overviews, but starting a deep dive into the 19th century, and got translations of dispatches during this century. Not cheap, but…the Caucasus are going to blow.

I expect it.

And for the moment Ramzan has a tight control. I am sure there are fissures we can’t see.