Despite gaining de facto independence, instability led to the Second Chechen War. Russian forces regained control, aided by local collaborators, altering Chechnya's autonomy. #SecondChechenWar #Putin

This week in history: December 9-15 This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago

#Yeltsin #Russia #nuclear #US #SecondChechenWar #Ceasefire #Rhodesia #Zimbabwe #Africa #Stalinist #showtrial #Bulgarian #Communist #TraichoKostov #deathsentence #SamuelGompers #AFL #AFLCIO #Union #history

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