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Chechen Wars are a series of armed conflicts that took place in two main phases between 1994–1996 and 1999–2009 between the Russian Federation and Chechens seeking independence from Russia. These wars emerged within the context of Chechnya’s demand for independence from Russia and Russia’s efforts to preserve its political, military and economic integrity. These conflicts, also known as the First and Second Chechen Wars, hold significance through their military, ethnic, religious, geopolitical a