NPR's Anne Garrels reports that in an effort to keep the Republic of Chechnya in its fold... Russian forces have destroyed much of the capital city of Grozny and laid waste to the rest of the republic. Life in Grozny, is difficult for both Chechens and Russians who live in the region. Even the Chechens who earlier may not have wanted to go to war with Russia are now so bitter about the destruction of their homes that they see no resolution to the conflict but complete independence from Moscow.
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