The US denounced that there are Russian “filtration camps” and compared the invasion of Ukraine to the war in Chechnya
The US embassy in Kiev stated that Putin's “playbook” is the same now as it was in the 1990s, and that in these places Russia “beats, tortures and executes” civilians
Torch Relay Update -- Flame Rests Before Final Push
(ATR) The Sochi 2014 torch relay took the day off after visiting two cities Tuesday.
The avenues of Grozny and the lighting of the Cauldron in Magas on the Sochi 2014 Relay Route
On the 28th of January the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay was welcomed in the capital of the Republic of Ingushetia and Chechnya.
Russian Rebel Leader Calls for "Disruption" of Sochi Olympics
(ATR) The leader of Russia’s Islamist insurgency Doku Umarov called on rebels to “derail” the Sochi Olympics.
Golf Chief on Rio Course, McIlroy; 2014 3x3 Worlds Host Announced; Sochi Security Warning
(ATR) Head of International Golf Federation says Rory McIlroy may have to play for Ireland; 2016 golf course construction permits granted… Moscow awarded 2014 3x3 World Championships… Potential security warning for Americans at Sochi… more inside.
