Ramzan Kadyrov is known as the 'Kremlin dragon'. This is why the Vladimir Putin ally just turned a Tesla truck into a war 'beast'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ramzan Kadyrov is known as the 'Kremlin dragon'. This is why the Vladimir Putin ally just turned a Tesla truck into a war 'beast'

ABC  

The Chechen warlord known as the "Kremlin Dragon" has always been famous for his audacious publicity stunts. In effect, Vladimir Putin also saw in Ramzan Kadyrov somebody that he could use to quell any further dissent within the North Caucasus and within Chechnya itself," Dr Moore said. When asked by a journalist whether "Putin's foot soldiers" like Kadyrov justify his unflinching trust, Putin said, according to a report by a Russian state-owned news agency: "If I had more of these foot soldiers, I would be very happy, but even one such foot soldier is worth a lot." He said it was also likely the behaviour of Kadyrov this week was about "bolstering the idea of Chechnya still playing a very important role in terms of manpower for Vladimir Putin". Mr Alperovitch said Kadyrov's Cybertruck stunt was more about "showing off a new toy", but that he believed Ukraine's actions in Kursk could be about future negotiations.

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Putin makes surprise trip to Chechnya for first time in 13 years - three weeks into Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin makes surprise trip to Chechnya for first time in 13 years - three weeks into Ukraine’s Kursk incursion

The Independent  

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Putin makes surprise trip to Chechnya amid Ukraine’s cross-border incursion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin makes surprise trip to Chechnya amid Ukraine’s cross-border incursion

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday made an unscheduled trip to Chechnya, a mainly Muslim republic within the Russian Federation, his first visit in nearly 13 years, as Ukraine's stunning cross-border incursion into western Russia entered its third week. Mr. Putin was greeted by Chechnya’s self-styled strongman leader Ramzan Kadyrov, before visiting a special forces academy bearing his own name …

Putin inspects troops with Kadyrov on first Chechnya visit since 2011
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin inspects troops with Kadyrov on first Chechnya visit since 2011

Al Jazeera  

The Russian president heaps praise on Chechen fighters due to head to Ukraine to support the full-scale invasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov have inspected Chechen troops and volunteers preparing to fight in Ukraine in Putin’s first visit to the North Caucasus region since 2011. The surprise trip comes as Moscow fights to push Ukrainian forces …

Chechen Warlord & Putin Ally Kadyrov Warns Criminals; 'Kill Family Members Of Fugitives' | Watch
1 year ago

Chechen Warlord & Putin Ally Kadyrov Warns Criminals; 'Kill Family Members Of Fugitives' | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Chechen Warlord & Putin Ally Kadyrov Warns Criminals; 'Kill Family Members Of Fugitives' | Watch Russian President Vladimir Putin's key ally called for the execution of family members of suspected criminals who cannot be found. Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov made the remarks at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic meeting on December 30. #russia #chechenwarlord #ramzankadyrov #diktat …

Could Chechen leader Kadyrov be Kremlin assassins' next target after the death of his ally, Yevgeny Prigozhin? Russian opposition politician says he is a threat to Putin because of his army, much like
1 year, 4 months ago

Could Chechen leader Kadyrov be Kremlin assassins' next target after the death of his ally, Yevgeny Prigozhin? Russian opposition politician says he is a threat to Putin because of his army, much like

Daily Mail  

A Russian opposition politician has claimed Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic and a long-time Putin ally, could face the same fate as Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin should his criticism of Russia's Defence Ministry continue. Ramzan Kadyrov pictured with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in June Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic Russian opposition politician Dmitry Gudkov …

Chechen troops said to mobilise as Russian children flee border
1 year, 7 months ago

Chechen troops said to mobilise as Russian children flee border

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s Belgorod regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says more than 1,000 children due for evacuation from border areas. “The claimed return of Chechen forces to offensive operations would break Kadyrovites from a nearly yearlong hiatus from participating in high-intensity combat operations” in Ukraine, the ISW said. “The Kremlin may perceive Chechen units as an untapped assault force that can restore Russia’s …

Warning? Vladimir Putin's big ally amid Ukraine war: ‘Planning my own army’
1 year, 10 months ago

Warning? Vladimir Putin's big ally amid Ukraine war: ‘Planning my own army’

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin's ally who leads Chechnya- Ramzan Kadyrov- said that he plans to set up his own private military company in the style of Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group of mercenaries one day. Ramzan Kadyrov said Wagner, which has been fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, has achieved "impressive results" and that private military companies were a necessity, as …

Chechen leader Kadyrov admits high losses among unit in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Chechen leader Kadyrov admits high losses among unit in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Chechen leader Kadyrov said 23 of his fighters were killed and 58 others wounded in artillery shelling by Ukraine. In a rare acknowledgement of battlefield woes in Ukraine, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has admitted to high losses in his ranks after artillery shelling by Kyiv’s troops. “At the beginning of this week, one of the Chechen units was shelled in …

Chechnya’s leader to send teenage sons to fight in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Chechnya’s leader to send teenage sons to fight in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s ally criticised a top Russian general for ‘mediocrity’ and said his sons aged 14, 15, and 16 will go to war. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov – a close ally of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin – said he will send his three teenage sons to the front line to fight in the war in Ukraine after admonishing Moscow’s military leaders …

Putin ally Kadyrov criticises Russian army after Ukraine setback
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin ally Kadyrov criticises Russian army after Ukraine setback

Al Jazeera  

In a Telegram message, Chechen leader and Putin ally dismisses the loss of Izyum, but concedes the campaign is not going to plan. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has criticised the Russian army’s performance after the loss over the weekend of Izyum, a critical supply hub in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv province. Reporting from Kyiv, …

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev trains with Chechen warlord and Vladimir Putin 'footsoldier' Ramzan Kadyrov
2 years, 7 months ago

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev trains with Chechen warlord and Vladimir Putin 'footsoldier' Ramzan Kadyrov

Daily Mail  

Footage has emerged of UFC star Khamzat Chimaev training with Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov, a close ally of Vladimir Putin. Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov trained with UFC star Khamzat Chimaev Chimaev, who was born in Chechnya, allowed Kadyrov to do as he pleased Here is UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev sparring with Ramzan Kadyrov at the Chechen dictator’s fight club pic.twitter.com/kq2W8MFh7k …

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov puts his crosshairs on Poland in threatening video
2 years, 7 months ago

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov puts his crosshairs on Poland in threatening video

The Telegraph  

Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Russia’s Chechnya, has threatened to attack Poland unless it agrees to withdraw its support of Ukraine. What I’m interested in is Poland,” said Mr Kadyrov in a video message on his social media on Wednesday night. Oleg Morozov, a prominent pro-Kremlin lawmaker, said earlier this month that Poland’s support for Ukraine “is pushing Russia to put …

Brutal, cruel, trusted by Putin: Who are the Kadyrovites that are fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine?
2 years, 9 months ago

Brutal, cruel, trusted by Putin: Who are the Kadyrovites that are fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine?

India Today  

The Kadyrovites, known for being especially cruel, are troops from the republic of Chechnya who have joined Russia’s war against Ukraine. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a Putin ally who has been accused of human rights abuses such as torture and executions, regularly posts videos of his men fighting in Ukraine on Telegram. In the current Ukraine war, the Kadyrovites often …

What role is Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov playing in Ukraine war?
2 years, 9 months ago

What role is Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov playing in Ukraine war?

Al Jazeera  

Chechen forces deployed in Ukraine appear to be more of a ‘PR initiative’ than military utility, analysts say. Just two days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine was launched, Ramzan Kadyrov, president of Russia’s Chechen Republic, announced his forces were deployed to the battlefield. “The role of Kadyrov since he became president has been to show loyalty to Putin …

Chechen leader Kadyrov claims he travelled to Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Chechen leader Kadyrov claims he travelled to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

In a video posted online by state media, Kadyrov purportedly discusses the operation on Kyiv with Chechen troops. Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia’s Chechnya region and ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has claimed that he travelled to Ukraine to meet Chechen troops fighting alongside Russian forces. Chechen television channel Grozny posted a video on its Telegram social media …

Chechen leader, a Putin ally, says his forces deployed to Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Chechen leader, a Putin ally, says his forces deployed to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Kadyrov says Chechen units had so far suffered no losses and Russian forces took large Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv. Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia’s Chechnya region and an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has said Chechen fighters had been deployed in Ukraine, and he urged Ukrainians to overthrow their government. In a video posted online on …

Ramzan Kadyrov: Putin’s feared Chechen strongman
4 years, 7 months ago

Ramzan Kadyrov: Putin’s feared Chechen strongman

Al Jazeera  

The former warlord calls himself the Kremlin’s ‘foot soldier’. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who was on Thursday reportedly being treated for coronavirus in Moscow, went from rebel fighter to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fearsome enforcer, bringing his war-scarred region to heel with an iron-fisted rule. Despite Russia’s secular tradition, Kadyrov has sought to impose his version of Islamic values: encouraging …

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