21.   But no country has recognized its independence, and Moscow insists the territory is still part of Russia.

22.   But officials in Moscow maintain that Chechnya remains part of Russia, and no foreign country has recognized Chechnya as an independent state.

23.   But officials in Moscow have maintained that Chechnya remains part of Russia, and no foreign country has recognized Chechnya as an independent state.

24.   But the Kremlin insists Chechnya remains a part of Russia, and no country has recognized the Muslim republic as independent.

25.   But the Taliban rulers, who are recognized by only three countries, rejects the proposal and are trying to win international recognition.

26.   But some African countries recognize Taiwan instead.

27.   Chechnya considers itself independent, but no country has recognized its independence, and Moscow insists the territory is part of Russia.

28.   Chechnya has been running its own affairs since the end of the war, but no country has recognized its independence claim.

29.   China does not allow countries to recognize both it and Taiwan.

30.   Chechnya has run its own affairs since Russian troops left, but no country recognizes its claims of independence.