Terrorists Are Killing Hundreds Of Russians And The Kremlin Has No Idea What To Do -- Business Insider
The past month has brought a surge in reporting on conflicts, skirmishes and violence in the Caucasus region of southern Russia.
These are not only insurgencies against Russia, but also a hostage situation in Georgia. As always, reports are inconclusive and questions always remain about motivation and who exactly is fighting whom.
Much of the conflict appears to originate in Dagestan, which is the seat of an extremely violent insurgency. Skirmishes appear to be spilling into Georgia, and worryingly for Putin, into the heartland of Russia.
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My Comment: On my last trip to Russia I was stunned by the visceral hatred that many Russians feel towards those who are from the Caucasus .... specifically against those from Muslim provinces. This is becoming Putin's (and Russia's) number one national security problem, and it would not surprise me if in the coming months extreme police and military measures will be used in suppressing this conflict.