In January 1998 he became the acting head of the Chechen government for a six month term, after which he resigned.

In the summer of 1994, Chechnya descended into a fierce civil war-style conflict between the Chechen government and the opposition forces.

Afterwards, the Chechen legitimate government will express its position.

The newspaper suggests that the Chechen government will prevent the company's competitors from operating in the region.

While leaders of the Chechen government condemned the actions, military officials defended them, saying they had warned people living in the buildings to evacuate.

According to the Chechen government, the referendum passed with 95.5% of the votes and almost 80% turnout.

His supporters say he is a peace negotiator and an official in the elected Chechen government.

On Friday, an official of the pro-Moscow Chechen government condemned the pardon.

And the rebels do not have the support of the Chechen government in Grozny.

Neither Yeltsin nor the Chechen government attempted any serious negotiations and the situation deteriorated into a full-scale conflict.