Ingush leader wants direct elections

Ingush Leader Yunus-Bek Yevkurov said in Magas yesterday that he was prepared for direct elections in September, but was also fine with elections via the parliament, Interfax reports.

Valery Khomyakov, Director General of the National Strategy Council, told Vestnik Kavkaza that direct elections in Ingushetia would mean a struggle between elites. People still remember Ruslan Aushev and his activities.

Dagestan under acting Leader Ramazan Abdulatipov will not have direct elections.