The streets of Vladikavkaz are haunted by the specter of terror as a brutal murderer, Vadim Tekhov, once again roams free, pardoned by Vladimir Putin for his service in the war against Ukraine. Tekhov’s release has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly among women who fear for their safety in the presence of a killer pardoned by the highest authority in the land. Roxana Zaseeva,... 

During a security meeting in the Caucasus city of Vladikavkaz, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev predicted decades of instability and strife if protesters he deemed fanatics come to power in the Middle East and North Africa. “These states are difficult, and it is quite probable that hard times are ahead, including the arrival at power of fanatics. This will mean fires for decades and the spread...