The Chechen War refers to the conflict between Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, an autonomous region in the North Caucasus. The war, which began in the mid-1990s, was marked by intense violence, terrorism, and human rights abuses. The conflict led to significant geopolitical, social, and cultural impacts on both Russia and Chechnya.
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