Russian troops capture Chechnya's presidential palace
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Grozny, the capital city of rebel republic of Chechnya fell to the Russian Army on Jan 19, 1995, during fierce fighting. Russian Pres Yeltsin claimed the civil war was over, but observers believe the action could affect Russia's relations with other nations and financial markets.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Premier to head Chechen peace effort
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Russia Premier Viktor S. Chernomyrdin agreed to attempt to resolve the civil war with the rebel province of Chechnya. Pres Boris Yeltsin hopes that resolution will improve his chances of reelection, as public sentiment has turned against his use of troops to quell the rebellion.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
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Yeltsin halts Russian troop pullout
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Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin on Oct 29, 1992, stopped the pullout of Russian troops from the Baltic States. Yeltsin reportedly took the action to protect the rights of the ethnic Russians residing in the areas.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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