When I look at a map of Russia just on a precursory basis, they could let Chechny and Dagestan secede and it doesn’t seem like it would be a big deal. Good illustration showing Chechnya: http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/59/89859-004-58192155.gif 1.2 million people. All they’d need to do is keep an eye on them for any you know, wmds. Tiny countries, er territory, Chechnya is.
2 things,
Doesn’t want a precedent set,
And check what natural resources these two seemingly worthless places present.
