From the same group Putin declared victory over in 2009 only to see them become stronger than ever.

(LWJ)– Doku Umarov, the leader of the Islamic Caucasus Emirate, threatened Russian with “a year of blood and tears” and is seen with the leader of the terror group’s suicide teams.

Umarov appeared on a videotape flanked by Khamzat, the commander of the Riyad-us-Saliheen Martyr Brigade, and a young man identified as Saifullah, or the sword of Allah, a common nom de guerre. All three men are wearing combat fatigues and are seated in front of the flag of the Islamic Caucasus Emirate. The videotape was shot as Umarov was visiting the headquarters of his suicide brigade.

The videotape was received by Kavkaz Center, a propaganda arm of the Islamic Caucasus Emirate, on Feb. 4 and published that same day. It is unclear when the videotape was produced.

Umarov did not make a direct reference to the Jan. 24 suicide attack at Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow which killed 35 people and wounded scores more. Umarov said that Saifullah was preparing for a “special operation” inside Russia. At the end of the videotape, both Umarov and Khamzat are seen embracing Saifullah, indicating he was prepared to carry out a suicide attack.

“Emir Dokku Abu Usman said in his statement that he came to the base of the Riyad-us-Saliheen Martyr Brigade before sending a Mujahid named Saifullah to Russia with a task,” the Kavkaz Center report stated.

Umarov threatened to continue to carry out attacks inside Russia until the country withdraws its forces from the North Caucasus region and relinquishes its claim on the territory.

“Allah willing the Mujahideen will make this year one of blood and tears for you,” Umarov said.