Russia and Chechnya have a complicated relationship. The recent Moscow subway bombings have strained this relationship even further, since Chechen terrorists have claimed responsibility for the incident.
History of Conflict in Chechnya and Russian Terrorism
On March 29,2010, Chechen terrorists entered the Moscow underground and stepped aboard two trains which stopped at the center of the Russian capital. The terrorists were young women, referred to as "black widows," who were strapped with explosives. The bombs went off, killing 39 innocent victims, injuring many more and taking the lives of the suicide bombers.
This came as a shock to Russia because prime minister Vladimir Putin had announced a long time ago that Chechen terrorists were wiped out. However, the bombings on March 29 told a different story. Chechen rebels were very much present and well-organized.