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Chechnya’s Mufti Slams Ban on Hijabs in Schools

“We’re bewildered by the fact that this prohibition order specifically and only targets Islamic religious clothing,” Supreme Mufti Salah Mezhiev...

Drone Attacks Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya

The early morning strike marks the first suck attack on Russia’s republic of Chechnya since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Police Arrest 2 Men Suspected in Assassination Attempt on Former Chechen Official

The two men were taken in for questioning about the Oct. 10 shooting and hospitalization of Sherip Alikhadzhiyev in the village of Lapino.

Jailed Mother of Kadyrov Critic Hospitalized, Lawyer Says

Zarema Musaeva’s lawyer said last month that her blood sugar level was “approaching a critical mark” after weeks of increasing.

What Kadyrov’s ‘Blood Feud’ Declaration Really Means

Experts call the move a last-resort tactic in the Wildberries saga that could be a sign of Kadyrov's declining powers.

Russian Lawmakers Deny Ordering Kadyrov’s Assassination

“With Allah as a witness, I declare that I knew nothing about this,” State Duma deputy Bekhan Barakhoyev said during a meeting with supporters.

Fire at Chechnya Petrol Station Kills Four, Including Children

The petrol station close to the center of Chechnya’s capital, Grozny, was almost totally destroyed in the deadly blast.

Kadyrov Declares ‘Blood Feud’ Against Russian Lawmakers in First Remarks on Wildberries Shootout

Kadyrov claimed that the lawmakers from Dagestan and Ingushetia had “seized” Wildberries from Tatiana Kim and ordered his assassination.

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Speaks Out Against Russia’s ‘Medieval’ Migration Laws

Kadyrov said the new laws would “incite hatred” and “make the situation worse.”

Russian Beaten By Kadyrov's Son for Quran-Burning Charged With Treason

Nikita Zhuravel, 20, is currently imprisoned in Chechnya for allegedly burning a Quran outside a mosque.

Health of Kadyrov Critic’s Jailed Mother ‘Close to Critical,’ Lawyer Says

Zarema Musaeva’s lawyer said her blood sugar levels “are approaching a critical mark” after weeks of increasing.

opinion Abubakar Yangulbaev

Why Were No Chechens or Prisoners of Kadyrov Included in the Prisoner Swap?

Chechnya’s history is inseparable from why the exchange happened in the first place. The fact no Chechens were freed is a glaring omission.

Pro-Kremlin Filmmaker Mikhalkov Named ‘Honored Artist of Chechnya’

Kadyrov said he thanked Mikhalkov for his “unambiguously firm patriotic stance and the support he gives to President Vladimir Putin.”

In Photos: 20 Years After the Beslan School Siege

Today, the school's ruins stand as a memorial to the victims of the siege, the deadliest terror attack in Russian history.

Russia Adds Chechen MMA Fighter to ‘Terrorists and Extremists’ List

Ilyas Yakubov was arrested last fall after posting an Instagram video set to an audio track featuring a notorious Chechen guerrilla leader.

Putin Visits Chechnya for First Time Since 2011

While Putin has rarely visited Chechnya in recent years, the region has shaped him as a politician.

Kadyrov’s Troops Draw Pro-War Bloggers’ Ire for Kursk Border Defense Failures

Pro-war bloggers have accused Akhmat units of enabling the Ukrainian incursion by deserting their positions in border areas.

opinion Harold Chambers

Why Be Conspiratorial About Kadyrov When the Facts Are Bad Enough?

A recent documentary about the Chechen leader made remarkable discoveries but overlooked his victims and got lost in speculation.

Kadyrov Urges Killing Relatives of Gunmen Behind Dagestan Attacks

“Whoever encroaches on [police officers] must understand that we’ll kill everyone in a blood feud — their father, brother, uncle,” he was quoted...

Chechen Special Forces Deployed in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Commander Says

“The fighters have been transferred to different sites along the entire line of contact that had to be covered up,” the unit’s commander said.

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