Ramzan Kadyrov
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.
Key Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov is critically ill: Ukrainian report
Ukrainian intelligence representative Andriy Yusov told several news outlets Friday that Kadyrov is believed to be in "critical condition."
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.
Russian troops shoot, stab each other after fight breaks out: Ukraine group
A Ukrainian special-ops organization reported that dozens of Russian troops were killed after two Russian units turned on each other.
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.
Wagner Group "ready for global events and turmoil," video warns
""Friends, it's all just beginning. PMC Wagner and its path is far from over," a man who says he is a Wagner Group field commander said in a video.
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.
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.
Chechen warlord declares Putin loyalty, but PM and Moscow mayor silent
Ramzan Kadyrov said he had sent his fighters to the "zones of tension" after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed his troops were controlling Rostov-on-Don.
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.
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.
Chechen leader offers to help Putin defend attacked Russian region
Ramzan Kadyrov said he would send his Chechen forces to Belgorod to assist Russia in defending the area.
Wagner chief Prigozhin settles Kadyrov feud by phone
The Russian mercenary chief said on Telegram that he and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov had settled their dispute.
Kremlin likely pitting allies against one another in Ukraine: ISW
Recent attacks on Yevgeny Prigozhin by Chechen officials could be part of the Kremlin's efforts to "undermine" the Wagner leader, according to the think tank.
Feud between top Putin allies spills out into open
A close ally of Ramzan Kadyrov lashed out at Yevgeny Prigozhin for his "daily statements" that "sow a mood of panic among our country's population."
Why Chechens can't replace Wagner in Ukraine
Chechen units' limited presence on frontlines and a heavy emphasis on recruitment may mean Ramzan Kadyrov is hesitant about his forces going on the offensive.
Putin "not insane" but may resort to nuclear weapons: Estonian president
The Russian president would likely only consider weapons of mass destruction if "very desperate," Alar Karis told Newsweek in Tallinn.
Video shows Russian machine gun position decimated in Bakhmut: Ukraine
The region continues to play a key territorial role for both countries in the ongoing war.
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.