Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, is rumored to be seriously ill, sparking concerns about the future of his government's brutal suppression tactics. His potential demise could have significant implications for Putin and the stability of Chechnya, as Kadyrov plays a crucial role in maintaining control and providing troops for Russia's war in Ukraine.
Putin can’t afford to lose Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Russia relies on troops from Chechnya for the war in Ukraine. It relies on Kadyrov to keep Chechens subdued. If the rumours of his illness are true, all hell could break loose, says Mary Dejevsky https://t.co/rlTMAtPaeh
Ramzan Kadyrov rules Chechnya with an iron fist. Rumours that he might be terminally ill have seriously spooked the Kremlin. The unravelling of Chechnya would be a catastrophe for Putin, writes Mary Dejevsky https://t.co/rlTMAtPaeh
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Why Ramzan Kadyrov’s demise could plunge Putin into a new war The talk of Chechnya's Kadyrov being seriously ill seems a lot more solid than the wishful thinking about Putin. My take for @thetimes on what this may mean https://t.co/bXCINaottM
Chechnya's Ramzan Kadyrov may be seriously ill, but his government's brutal suppression is backed by more than one man. His death would be no guarantee of it ending. https://t.co/yTNLdIwxGN