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First Chechen War
This conflict between Chechnya and Russia began with Russia's plan to invade Chechnya. On December 11, 1994, the Chechen government refused to surrender, and 40,000, Russian troops were sent in. It took Russia until February of 1995 to finally seize the Chechen capital, Grozny. After attacks from both sides, Russian President Yeltsin and Chechen President Zelimkhan negotiated a ceasefire. In December 1996, Russian forces withdrew from the region.
Second Chechen War
Bombings in Russia were blamed on Chechen rebels, leading to another Russia vs. Chechnya war. On August 26, 1999, Russia decided to take over the Chechen region again. In May 200, it was announced that Chechnya would be governed federally. The new Chechen president was Russian and did not satisfy the Chechen rebels. In turn, they attacked a Russian theatre, using bombs and other explosives, as well as taking hostages. This led to the creation of the Chechen constitution.
This conflict between Chechnya and Russia began with Russia's plan to invade Chechnya. On December 11, 1994, the Chechen government refused to surrender, and 40,000, Russian troops were sent in. It took Russia until February of 1995 to finally seize the Chechen capital, Grozny. After attacks from both sides, Russian President Yeltsin and Chechen President Zelimkhan negotiated a ceasefire. In December 1996, Russian forces withdrew from the region.
Second Chechen War
Bombings in Russia were blamed on Chechen rebels, leading to another Russia vs. Chechnya war. On August 26, 1999, Russia decided to take over the Chechen region again. In May 200, it was announced that Chechnya would be governed federally. The new Chechen president was Russian and did not satisfy the Chechen rebels. In turn, they attacked a Russian theatre, using bombs and other explosives, as well as taking hostages. This led to the creation of the Chechen constitution.