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Chechnya
A YouTube video posted on Friday shows the Russian aligned troops racing two armed e-vehicles around what they claim is an area of the combat zone, along with two conventional pick-ups.
Sep. 22
Chechnya
Kadyrov said he received the vehicle from Musk, a claim that the Tesla owner called a lie on his social media platform X.
Sep. 20
Putin
News broke this week that Elon Musk has a couple of Russian oligarchs as investors in his “X” Twitter company. They are small shareholders, but his coziness with the Kremlin is nothing new.
Aug. 30
Putin
The Chechen warlord brandished the shiny new Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun that he claims was personally presented to him by Elon Musk.
Aug. 18
War in Ukraine
Yuriy Zarko, the Ukrainian head of the local municipality, later denied Ryzhivka had been captured and told state broadcaster Suspilne there were no Russian troops in the village.
Jun. 10
Chechnya
Chechnyan strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has a habit of appointing his children to official posts, but the latest appointment of Akhmat Kadyrov is already his second ministerial posting this year.
May. 23
Chechnya
Top Chechen Rebel Officer Says Preparations for Rebellion Against Kadyrov Regime 'Are in Full Swing'
Amid rumors of Ramzan Kadyrov’s fatal illness, a senior pro-Ukrainian Chechen rebel officer says work is in progress to create an insurgent army to liberate Chechnya from Kremlin rule.
Apr. 30
Russia
In February, Adam Kadyrov was awarded a medal at the UAE SWAT Challenge Special Forces competition in Dubai, despite not participating in the actual competitions.
Apr. 29
Germany
Chechen opposition group 1Adat posted a translation of Kadyrov’s comments made during a New Year’s Eve meeting with officials, calling for punishment of relatives who flee justice.
Jan. 4
Putin
The reason for Ramzan Kadyrov’s apparent snubbing of his eldest son is unclear but the Chechen strongman has piled praise on his younger son for beating up a prisoner accused of burning a Quran.
Nov. 12, 2023
Chechnya
Beneath Ramzan Kadyrov’s peculiar public persona is a ruthless leader who would maintain stability by all means.
Nov. 9, 2023
Putin
Saying that he was proud of his son's actions, Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video on social media of his teenage son beating an imprisoned man who had allegedly burned a Quran.
Nov. 6, 2023
Russia
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov urged his forces to put down any anti-Jewish riots in Chechnya by shooting to kill. His response to the Dagestan riots may signal an erosion of Kremlin control.
Nov. 1, 2023
Russia
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov’s son, Adamy Kadyrov, received his third state award for “the strengthening of traditional Islamic values” after beating up a prisoner who allegedly burned a Quran.
Oct. 25, 2023
Israel
We support Palestine. And we are against this war, which, unlike other conflicts, can escalate into something more,’ the leader of Chechnya says.
Oct. 10, 2023
Russia
The Chechen leader has been one of the most enthusiastic supporters of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine and his battalions have fought alongside regular Russian forces there.
Sep. 17, 2023