Russia cuts off only escape route from Chechnya The only escape route out of Chechnya for those trying to escape the advancing Russian forces has been cut off now. Russian tanks blocked the last road out of the war zone over the weekend. Despite their humiliation during the last Chechen war, the Russians believe that Chechnya has been the source of the bombing campaign that disrupted Russian cities this autumn. However, so far, it seems to be mainly innocent civilians who are suffering in retaliation. Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, might reckon to boost his election prospects, if the war is successful from a Russian point of view.

Labour MEP and Foreign Affairs spokesman, Proinsias de Rossa says that it is time for a clear and tough line from our own government on the conflict and he discusses his proposals.

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