On the recordDecember 5, 2023
A Chechnyan leader told those who opposed him, 'This modern age and technology allows us to know everything, and we can find any of you.'
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congress.govA Chechnyan leader told those who opposed him, 'This modern age and technology allows us to know everything, and we can find any of you.'
Cardin quotes a Chechnyan leader on the use of technology for repression.
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