GROZNY, Russia — As I entered the lobby of my hotel in Grozny, I came face to face with two men dressed in tight black uniforms, revolvers hanging from their waists. They bore no military or police insignia, just two patched flags: Chechen on the right arm, and Russian on the left. A slightly unnerving welcome.
I would hear a lot about these ninja-like agents over the coming days. They inspire a mix of awe and terror in Grozny. One man tells me he avoids contact with them, because he finds that he is nervous for weeks afterwards. It’s better not …read more
Source: European Voice
