Russia underestimated Chechnya and was defeated in what later became known as the First Chechen War.
Later, Russia learned from its mistakes and won the Second Chechen War, leveling Grozny to the ground.
Ukraine needs reliable functioning security guarantees for a lasting peace, not just a ceasefire that will allow Russia to attack again. This is of the utmost importance not just for Ukraine but for European security in general.
Later, Russia learned from its mistakes and won the Second Chechen War, leveling Grozny to the ground.
Ukraine needs reliable functioning security guarantees for a lasting peace, not just a ceasefire that will allow Russia to attack again. This is of the utmost importance not just for Ukraine but for European security in general.