It is not advantageous for Russia in its present state to fight against Chechnya. The army is a mess. It must be made combat ready. That will take time. Russia has a lot of economic, social and political problems much more important than Chechnya.

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Against Army Chechnya Combat Economic Fight Important Lot Made Mess More Much Must Political Present Problems Ready Russia Social State Take Than Time Will

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