Political needs. At that time, it was the disintegration of the Soviet Union, and 15 participating countries withdrew one after another. For Russia, it was originally a loss of territory, but according to the provisions of the Soviet Constitution, Russia must meet certain contractual spirit, otherwise its international reputation will plummet and there is nothing to hide. Chechnya wants to get rid of Russian control, and Russia doesn't want to do it. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, people's thoughts have changed. The region that Russia conquered by force for a hundred years wants to get rid of Russian control and stand on its own feet as king. Once Russia releases Chechnya, other regions will certainly follow suit. There is a reason why the inherent territory cannot be divided for no reason. Once a bad political signal is released, Russia will also disintegrate. Strategic position. The region where Chechen Republic is located is of great strategic significance (Chechen Republic is an autonomous administrative unit). Located in the mountainous area of North Caucasus, it is an oil pipeline and railway transportation hub connecting Russia and South Caucasus. . Occupy this place, you can defend Russia from other countries and attack other countries far away.
Russia can't let a military strategist compete and stay out of it. Chechnya borders Ingushetia and North Ossetia-Alain in the west, Stavropol Krai in the northwest, Dagestan in the east and Georgia in the south. In Russia? Lifeline connecting Transcaucasia? Title. ?
This shows the superiority of Chechnya's geographical position, success and failure, and it is impossible for Russia to give up control of this area even if it dies. This is Russia's gateway to Central Asia. Once the door is opened, I'm finished. The Black Sea estuary is also conducive to Russia's control of the Black Sea, but Russia's staring at the Black Sea is about to flow out. ?
Economic conditions. Chechnya is rich in oil and gas reserves, and its proximity to the Black Sea is conducive to the export of Russian oil and gas resources. Petroleum processing and machinery manufacturing in this area are very developed. I've never seen anyone push their own gold pile out. The existence of oil pipelines is the support of Russian economy. Russia's real economy is underdeveloped and totally depends on commodity exports. Oil and gas pipelines ensure Russia's financial capacity. If the oil pipeline is cut, Russia's energy security will be seriously threatened.
Russia fought two wars in Chechnya to save the Chechen Republic. Although Russia forcibly controlled Chechnya by military means, the people in Chechnya refused to accept Russian rule. There are frequent terrorist attacks in Russia.
On May 9, 2002, an explosion occurred in the city of Kaspiesk, Dagestan, southern Russia, during a demonstration to commemorate the victory of World War II, killing 42 people and injuring more than 100. Russian President Vladimir Putin is a foreign hardliner and will not compromise with the enemy. The more Chechnya resists, the greater the Russian military pressure on Chechnya. Sacrifice so much to control Chechnya. Russia cannot be a fool, nor can it give up control of Chechnya in the future. ?