Aug
24

Caucasus News Update – Chechen President’s opponent Yamadayev says ready to become his ally

Chechen President’s opponent Yamadayev says ready to become his ally
Isa Yamadayev, a third brother of the Yamadayev clan, opposing the Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, said he is ready to become Kadyrov’s ally.

Russian military base in Gyumri not to hamper process of Armenia’s integration into Europe
Karen Bekaryan: the West has not managed to persuade Turkey to ratify the Armenian-Turkish Protocols, thus, Armenia is trying to find other ways for ensuring its security.

Chechen rivals in surprise peace deal
Reuters/Moscow Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov seems to have made peace with a longtime rival who had accused the Kremlin-backed leader of having two of his brothers killed.

Chechen Leader Kadyrov Makes Peace With His Biggest Rival, Kommersant Says
Ramzan Kadyrov , the Kremlin-backed leader of Chechnya, reconciled with his biggest internal rival, Isa Yamadayev, Kommersant said.

Chechen militant kills self, policeman in blast
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia – Police in Chechnya say a militant detonated explosives as officers tried to detain him, killing himself and one policeman. Nine other officers were wounded.

Armenian President expresses condolences to Vladimir Msryan’s family
Serzh Sargsyan: the actor’s admirers will always keep a vivid memory of profound dramatic roles, created by him in theater and cinema

Armenia shouldn’t be jealous about Russia, Nver Torosyan says
Russia’s sale of S-300 to Azerbaijan is not surprising, according to the head of CSTO Yerevan-based information support center.

One killed, one injured in attack in Russia’s Dagestan
One person has been killed and another injured Tuesday in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Dagetsan as unknown assailants opened fire at a car belonging to a local internet provider, reported Russian media.

The Russian/Armenian Axis
August 24, 2010: Armenia has signed a pact with Russia that, in effect, makes it a protectorate of Russia. The deal extends the lease on a Russian military base in Armenia from 2020 to 2044. The 3,000 man Russian force in Armenia may be increased and Russia, in effect, guarantees Armenia’s security.

Chechen Clan Ends Blood Feud
A prominent Chechen commander was pronounced dead by his brother on Monday — less than a day after the brother announced a truce with Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov , whom he had earlier accused of masterminding attempts on his brothers’ lives as well as his own.