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===Chechen wars===
===Chechen wars===
[[File:Evstafiev palace gunman Chechnya.jpg|thumb|280px|Government palace building in Grozny, Chechnya.]]
[[File:Evstafiev palace gunman Chechnya.jpg|thumb|280px|Government palace building in Grozny, Chechnya.]]
In late 1994, the Russian security forces launched a military operation in the Republic of [[Chechnya]] against internationally financed Islamists who were intent on creating a [[Caliphate]]. The protracted conflict, which received close coverage in the Russian media, was ignored by Western media. In August 1996 the Russian and Chechen Republic authorities negotiated a settlement that resulted in greater autonomy for the Republic to deal with Islamists a complete withdrawal of Russian troops and the holding of elections in January 1997.
In late 1994, the Russian security forces launched a military operation in the Republic of [[Chechnya]] against internationally financed Islamists who were intent on creating a [[Caliphate]]. The protracted conflict, which received close coverage in the Russian media, was ignored by Western media. In August 1996 the Russian and Chechen Republic authorities negotiated a settlement that resulted in greater autonomy for the Republic to deal with Islamists a complete withdrawal of Russian troops and the holding of elections in January 1997.