Aslan Maskhadov Quotes (18 Quotes)


    We deny and have always denied having the slightest link with al-Qaeda.

    We need to develop normal ties so that we won't have to wage war anymore,

    When the interests of Western states and those of Russia collide in the Caucasus, when the leaders of those Western states comprehend the level of danger to the entire civilized world that emanates from Russia, then they will line up and beg us Chechens to agree to end the war.

    A foreign ideology cannot be introduced into Chechnya - were it through an Arab or al-Qaeda. Our experience is rich and long enough for us to be Muslims and know what jihad is.

    I appeal to those who, under force of the most difficult sufferings and losses, have decided to go down the path of martyrdom,


    Until fighting ends and there are conditions, which allow the free expression of will by the people, there can be no elections and elections are not held in these circumstances anywhere in the world.

    We will liberate our country from the occupying forces and put an end to relations between Russia and the Chechen State, no matter how difficult the task may be.


    There can be no justification for terror against absolutely innocent citizens,

    Kamikazes must also be subordinated to a State discipline.

    Independence is not a whim or an ambition. It is the necessary condition of our survival as an ethnic group.

    It is not advantageous for Russia in its present state to fight against Chechnya. The army is a mess. It must be made combat ready. That will take time. Russia has a lot of economic, social and political problems much more important than Chechnya.

    I appeal to those who... have decided to go down the path of martyrdom, ... I understand you, but I cannot support you.


    We will take all necessary steps to solve this horrible crime,

    The war is ending, for the first time in the history of relations between Moscow and Grozny, and the era of peace is starting.


    I assure you, it would be much more pleasant for me to be an ordinary voter in peaceful Chechnya than the president of a republic at war.


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