Chechnya
Putin has a Kadyrov problem
Amid rumors about his health. the Chechen leader has opposed Russian school books and angered lawmakers for posting a video of his teenage son.
Ramzan Kadyrov appears in hospital video amid health speculation
A post has appeared on the Chechen leader's Telegram channel, saying that he is alive and well.
Has Ramzan Kadyrov died? What we know, what we don't
The Chechen leader is said to be receiving treatment for kidney failure although the Kremlin has said it has no information about Kadyrov's condition.
Ramzan Kadyrov appears in video after death rumors swirl
Kadyrov is one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's key allies and has committed his "Kadyrovtsy," or pro-Russian Chechen fighters, to Moscow in Ukraine.
Chechen leader accused of burying family doctor "alive" for poisoning him
Ramzan Kadyrov blamed Elkhan Suleymanov for his deteriorating health, the VChK-OGPU Telegram channel reported.
Putin ally rages over US sanctions against mother in bizarre video
"The fact that you imposed sanctions on my mother, I won't forgive you for that," said Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Chechen soldier hits comrade with RPG in 'Rambo' moment gone wrong
Pro-Russian Chechen fighters have been nicknamed the "TikTok army" for their enthusiasm in posting wartime clips of themselves online.
Incredible footage shows Ukraine's Chechen soldiers ambush Russian troops
Several Chechen battalions have joined Kyiv's ranks, but forces loyal to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov also fight for Moscow.
Prigozhin Is Not the Only Warlord Keeping Putin Up at Night
Prigozhin won notoriety last month by marching his paramilitary forces toward Moscow, but Russian President Vladimir Putin also faces an unexpected threat from another warlord.
Russia stuffing "antiquated" vehicles with explosives, most fail: U.K.
Chechen forces in Ukraine could be "pioneering" the use of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, the British Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Kadyrov's troops "crushed" with HIMARS near Bakhmut—Ukraine
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has praised Chechnya's fighters in Ukraine, and has been a staunch supporter of the war.
Russia orders probe into brutal attack of journalist in Chechnya
The journalist, Elena Milashina, has a long history of covering human rights abuses in Chechnya.
Commander of Russia's Chechen special forces killed in Ukraine
Yevgeny Pisarenko had fought in Ukraine since the invasion in February 2022.
Kadyrov's "Akhmat" special forces mobilize near border amid raid fears
Two Russian rebel groups—the Freedom of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC)—entered Belgorod in early June.
Russia has lost many more helicopters in Ukraine than in Chechen Wars—Kyiv
Russia fought two bloody wars in Chechnya, which moved towards independence as the USSR disintegrated but which is now firmly under Moscow's control.
Prigozhin leaked location of Putin ally wounded in Ukraine—Russian colonel
"Prigozhinites" collaborated with "enemy intelligence," said Roman Venevitin, who was recently captured and held briefly by the Wagner Group.
Kadyrov mocks Prigozhin's Bakhmut failures as bitter feud reignites
In a Telegram post, the Chechen leader said "the answer is obvious" as to whether his troops or Wagner forces were more effective.
The party town where Putin's henchmen blow off steam
The controversial visit of a Chechen businessman has sparked fresh anger as partially occupied Georgia struggles with a wave of Russian migrants.
Prigozhin's high stakes Putin play may be working
Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Sunday that the mercenary fighters would receive "as much ammunition and weapons as we need."
Prigozhin and Kadyrov setting Russian military up to fail: ISW
Both Wagner and Chechen fighters have been present in Ukraine since the outbreak of full-scale war, but have performed different roles.
Putin ally vows to send troops to Bakhmut to replace Wagner's forces
Ramzan Kadyrov said he will provide Chechen units to Bakhmut after Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin angrily announced he is leaving the city.
Chechen leader Kadyrov slams his own soldiers for being captured
The five soldiers fighting for Kadyrov's forces in Ukraine had been taken prisoner on December 14.
Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov responds to health rumors
The head of Russia's Chechen Republic has responded to rumors that he is gravely ill with severe kidney problems.
Chechen leader Kadyrov appears nervous reading achievements to Putin
Chechnya's leader likely felt pressure to paint the southern Russian republic in a "positive and productive light," to Vladimir Putin, the ISW think tank said.
Putin ally issues chilling warning after Bryansk "terrorist attack"
"Shoot to kill," Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Russia's Chechen Republic, said on his Telegram channel.
Putin ally plans to create private military to compete with Wagner Group
"Already now we can confidently say that the Wagner has indisputably proved its effectiveness in military terms," said Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Ramzan Kadyrov risks being burnt by Putin's war
Ramzan Kadyrov may already have an "exit strategy" prepared for the aftermath of his "special relationship" with Vladimir Putin, Newsweek has been told.
Russian special forces commander 'poisoned'
Chechnya's president Ramzan Kadyrov said an investigation was underway into the "assassination attempt" on Apti Alaudinov.
Putin ally believes Ukraine war will end soon: "The West will kneel"
Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov predicted that Russia will win the war in Ukraine "by the end of the year."
Was Russian TV reporter raped on Ukraine front line? What we know
Chechnya's Akhmat battalion members allegedly carried out the attack on a Russian state television crew in Melitopol in southeastern Ukraine.