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Articles with tag "Kadyrov"

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.
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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.
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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.
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opinion Abubakar Yangulbaev

Kadyrov's 'Blood Feud' Is a New Escalation in His Power Play

Kadyrov's declaration of a “blood feud” marks the emergence of an ancient Chechen traditional justice on the national stage.
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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.
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Wildberries CEO’s Estranged Husband Says Kadyrov Helped Keep Him Alive

Despite initial reports of his arrest after the deadly shooting in Moscow last week, on Friday, Vladislav Bakalchuk said police released him from custody...
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Chechen Leader Drives Armed Tesla Truck, Praises Musk in Video

"I express my sincere gratitude to Elon Musk," Kadyrov said in a Telegram post, inviting Musk to visit him in Russia.
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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.
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Pro-Kremlin Rapper Timati Joins Kadyrov in Opposing Wildberries Merger

Timati weighed in on the merger a week after Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov accused Russ Group of pursuing a “hostile takeover” of Wildberries. 
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Wildberries Founder Announces Divorce as Husband Enlists Kadyrov to Fight ‘Hostile Takeover’

Tatiana Bakalchuk, Russia's richest woman, revealed her divorce after her husband and business partner asked the Chechen strongman for help.
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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.
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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...
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Zelensky Denies Russian Foothold in Ukraine's Sumy Region

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov previously claimed that fighters from his Akhmat battalion seized the border village of Ryzhivka.
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Kadyrov Says Ally Khuchiyev Appointed Mishustin Aide

Muslim Khuchiyev stepped down as head of the Chechen government earlier this week after nearly six years in office.
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Second Kadyrov Ally Steps Down as Chechnya’s Head of Government

Muslim Khuchiyev’s resignation as the head of the North Caucasus region’s government comes just days after Magomed Daudov stepped down.
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Kadyrov Ally Steps Down as Chechen Parliament Speaker

“After consulting with the head of the republic of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, I decided to resign,” Magomed Daudov told lawmakers.
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