This time from the Moscow Times. It’s interesting to see that, if this report is correct, Barayev is a follower of the characteristically Saudi Wahhabi version of Islam. This would be relatively unusual in Chechnya – most Chechens are Sufi. Barayev’s Wahhabism would be further evidence of the presence – and influence – of the Saudi and other militants who have been coming into the Caucasus over the last ten years.

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Andrew Stuttaford is the editor of National Review's Capital Matters.
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