User talk:Chechendemocrat1
February 2024
[edit]There is a need to rename the articles “First Chechen War” and “Second Chechen War” to “First Russo-Chechen War” and “Second Russo-Chechen War”. These labels emphasize the involvement of both parties in the conflict and avoid a one-sided presentation that could give the impression that only one side is responsible for the conflict. It can also help to better understand the geopolitical and historical background of the conflict by taking into account Russia's role as the dominant power in the region.
- The title is based on WP:COMMONNAME. I am afraid that "Russo-Chechen War" is not the common name for the conflict. If you believe that this is not the case, you can mention some reliable sources at Talk:First Chechen War. Mellk (talk) 15:03, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
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