Original sentence: As of 2004, their independence is not recognized by any major state.During the collapse of the Soviet Union, Chechen leaders established a government, announced a new parliament, and declared independence as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.Reportedly, pro-Moscow officials admit (see external links) that since 1994 over 200,000 insurgents and civilians have been killed in Chechnya.The Chechen Republic (Russian: Чеченская Республика; Chechen: Нохчийн Республика/Noxçiyn Respublika), also known as Chechnya (Russian: Чечня, Chechen: Нохчичьо/Noxçiyçö), Chechnia or Chechenia, is currently a constituent republic of the Russian Federation.This declaration has led to armed conflicts between different Chechen groups and the Russian Federal army
Edited sentence: As of 2004, their independence is not recognized by any relevant state.During the collapse of the Soviet Union, a group of Chechen leaders declared themselves to be the lawful government, announced a new parliament, and declared independence as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.Reportedly, the pro-Moscow officials admit (see external links) that since 1994 over 200,000 insurgents and civilians have been killed in Chechnya.The Chechen Republic (Russian: Чеченская Республика; Chechen: Нохчийн Республика/Noxçiyn Respublika), also known as Chechnya (Russian: Чечня, Chechen: Нохчичьо/Noxçiyçö), Chechnia or Chechenia, is a constituent republic of the Russian Federation.This declaration has led to armed conflicts in which rival Chechen groups and the Russian Federal army were involved