Kadyrov’s Decline: Chechnya’s Strongman, His Teenage Heir, and the Future of Russia’s War in Ukraine
Kadyrov’s Decline: Chechnya’s Strongman, His Teenage Heir, and the Future of Russia’s War in Ukraine
For over a decade, Ramzan Kadyrov has ruled the Chechen Republic as a fearsome autocrat, blending tribal authority, religious symbolism, and Kremlin patronage into one of the most unusual political fiefdoms in the Russian Federation. As a key ally of Vladimir Putin, Kadyrov has played a visible role...
Sounds to me like if he dies, his son is going to get overthrown somehow pretty quick.
Every country has its Big Balls.
I'd forgotten about that guy. I wish it had remained so.
It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out. Hopefully, it becomes a big thorn in Putin’s side. No sympathy for the Kadyrovs, though.
unrelated: my favorite Ramzan Kadyrov video. Sums up this guy pretty well.