Chechen Leader Has More Interactions With UFC Fighters Amid US Sanctions The U.S. State Department says it knows of apparent ties between Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman, and mixed martial arts fighters.
Desperate for Recruits, Russia Launches a ‘Stealth Mobilization’ Leery of a national draft for the Ukraine war, the Kremlin is offering cash bonuses and employing strong arm tactics.
Atrocities in Ukraine War Have Deep Roots in Russian Military Like the shelling of cities, the seemingly pointless, close-up killing of individuals recalls wars in Chechnya. Do they reflect intent, or only indifference, propaganda and a military culture of violence?
Putin’s War in Ukraine Shatters an Illusion in Russia Russians long lived with an understanding: Stay away from politics, and live your life as you choose. The war in Ukraine wrecked that idea.
What if Putin Didn’t Miscalculate? It’s always wiser to treat an adversary as a canny fox, not a crazy fool.