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Russia: The Chechen Cease-fire

Jul 30, 2009 | 11:22 GMT

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Summary

Under a new peace treaty that will take effect in Chechnya on Aug. 1, fighters loyal to exiled militant leader Akhmed Zakayev will lay down their arms and recognize the authority of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, a Kremlin favorite. While Russia has fought long and hard to end the insurgency in Chechnya, the cease-fire could create a whole new set of problems for the Kremlin, including the possibility of an independent Kadyrov.

Chechen militants are about to disarm, but the cease-fire could create a new set of problems for the Kremlin....

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