The war Russia still can't finish Over a year into its current campaign in Chechnya, Russia has not stopped violence. Russian soldiers remain a heavy presence in Grozny, the Chechen capital, patrolling by armored vehicle. But while similar leveling of parts of Beirut, Lebanon, and Kabul, Afghanistan, gave way to relative peace, embittered residents like Ms. Shovlahova live under what is essentially an occupation by Russian forces. They say that, contrary to Moscow's assertion that it has already won this war, there is no endgame in sight. Russian soldiers remain a heavy presence in Grozny, the Chechen capital, patrolling on foot.
Violence continues in the breakaway republic.
It's only starting now. They don't let you live peacefully. Access for journalists is strictly limited and increasingly rare. But a recent journey into Chechnya, organized by the Russian military, reveals a people under siege, and barely under Russian control. Moscow-appointed Chechen officials live under daily threat.