How things change.
When I was in Russia in the mid-90s - *everything* bad was the fault of the Chechens. If the word was spoken, the Russin would then spit on the ground as though the word itself was dirty.
And now Putin is using them as mercs...
Smart. And Putin is using them as "barrier troops"
Chechen Fighters Executed Russian Troops Who Rebelled in Ukraine, Official Says
Much was different about Russia in the 90s. American tourists flooded the country. US aid was underway to help their agriculture programs. Those days are gone forever now.