Are Chechen rebels still trying to take over Chechnya?

Question

Are Chechen rebels still trying to take over Chechnya?

Answer 1

It's more that they are trying to drive out the Russian military. Chechnya is an independent republic that broke off from the Soviet Union when it collapsed. There is still scattered fighting, but both sides have backed off a lot over the last year or two. The rebels are fighting a guerilla war and have had a good amount of success.

Answer 2

They are still trying to evict the Russian imperialist invaders but the Russians are very good at crushing popular revolts as they have never forgotten the lessons of the past as so many western nations have.