(Pro-independence Chechens, meanwhile, have fought on Kyiv’s side). These four books and one film show how Chechnya got here—and what this corner of the Caucasus says about Russia.

Reinier de Ridder recently expressed confidence in his chances against Khamzat Chimaev in comparison to Dricus du Plessis.

The Chechens arrived at about the same time on both sides of the war in eastern Ukraine. On the side of the Russians, they came last spring with no insignia on their uniforms, crossing the border ...

Chechens loyal to Russia fight alongside east Ukraine rebels By Maria Tsvetkova December 10, 201412:43 AM PSTUpdated December 10, 2014 ...

Amy Mackinnon writes that current asylum laws must be loosened so gay Chechens, at risk of detention and torture, can escape and take refuge elsewhere.

Amy Mackinnon writes that current asylum laws must be loosened so gay Chechens, at risk of detention and torture, can escape and take refuge elsewhere.

A film about persecuted gay and lesbian Chechens uses digital manipulation to guard their identities without losing their humanity. The step raises familiar questions about nonfiction movies.

But many Chechens feel no love for Russia and have a sardonic message for their new Crimean compatriots: welcome to Russia, we hope you like it. "The referendum itself was one thing.

"Forgotten Refugees are Living 'Like Bugs' " [news story, Oct. 19] described Chechens displaced by war as "refugees the world has largely forgotten." While their situation may be overshadowed by ...

RUSSIAN FORCES advancing on Kyiv have stalled. Ukraine has refused the demand to surrender Mariupol. But it’s not just Russian regular troops fighting: we look at Russia’s use of mercenaries ...

MOSCOW—Chechens staged a rally on Friday in the Russian city of Grozny in a highly scripted show of support for regional strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, a staunch backer of Russian President Vladimir ...

Russia Deploys Chechens to Win Hearts and Minds in Aleppo Moscow sends forces from Muslim region to Syrian city; ‘defending the civilian population’ By Nathan Hodge Feb. 1, 2017 5:30 am ET ...