1. Russia And Chechnya
Moscow has been in intermittent conflict with the independence-seeking region in southern Russia for nearly 400 years. ... Chechnya considers itself an independent state, while Moscow considers it part of Russia. ... Moscow immediately attacked both de facto secessions, and the Tatar case is pending appeal before the new Russian Constitutional Court. ... Their push for independence has met strong opposition from Moscow which wants the oil located in the Chechen republic. This separatist movement buts directly with the irredentist movements of Moscow. ...
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