Russian ambassador to Cairo makes accusation relating to Chechnya and Dagestan

Russia's ambassador to Cairo Vladmia Jodief told ArabicNews.com that "there are proof and information that refer to the involvement of the Saudi separatist Osama Bin Laden in the events of Chechnya and Dagestan."

He added, "There are continuous communications between Bin Laden and the Chechnyan fighters through envoys sent by the Saudi separatist to Chechnya."

He said some of those who were killed from the Chechnyan side belong to other nationalities of the elements who fought in Afghanistan, adding that the Chechnyan fighters are attempting to seize the petroleum resources of the Caspian Sea.