Ramzan Kadyrov

Drones strike Chechnya for the first time, hitting Putin-named Special Forces University

Drones attacked Russia's Putin Special Forces University in the city of Gudermes overnight, Kremlin-appointed Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claimed on Telegram on Oct. 29.

29 October 2024, 12:36 PM

First drone strike in Chechnya reportedly launched from Dagestan

A drone strike on the Russian special forces university named after Putin in Chechnya may have originated from Dagestan, sources in the intelligence services told NV.

29 October 2024, 12:16 PM

Kadyrov’s Kremlin workout: Chechen leader attempts push-ups mid-meeting, seeking spotlight — video

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin's handpicked leader in occupied Ichkeria, took to “demonstrating his strength” by squeezing in a workout right in the middle of a Kremlin meeting, therefore providing ample material for laughs.

28 October 2024, 02:46 PM

Chechen commander accuses Russian army and propaganda of staging TikTok films — video

Apti Alaudinov, leader of Akhmat unit in Chechen forces, whose fighters have been repeatedly exposed for filming staged videos for TikTok, blamed the entire Russian army in creating fake content in an interview with one of the "z-war bloggers".

24 October 2024, 01:00 PM

Russian MPs targeted by Kadyrov's blood feud reportedly absent from Duma session

Russian lawmakers targeted by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's blood feud over a conflict involving the marketplace Wildberries have stopped attending parliamentary sessions, according to Russian media reports on Oct. 17.

18 October 2024, 01:50 PM

Kadyrov accuses Russian senator Kerimov of assassination plot

Kremlin puppet Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Russian-occupied Chechnya, has accused Russian billionaire and senator from Dagestan, Suleiman Kerimov, of allegedly plotting to assassinate him. Russian state propaganda outlets reported on Kadyrov’s accusations during a meeting with his security forces on Oct. 10.

11 October 2024, 05:29 PM

Kadyrov complains Musk disabled his Tesla Cybertruck

Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov claimed that Elon Musk remotely disabled his Tesla Cybertruck. In a Telegram post on Sept. 19, he described it as “ugly act” on Musk's part.

19 September 2024, 10:54 PM

16-year-old son of Kadyrov receives Chechnya’s highest award

The 16-year-old son of the Chechen dictator, Adam Kadyrov, has been awarded Chechnya’s highest honor, the Kadyrov Order.

26 August 2024, 01:18 PM

InformNapalm spokesperson describes surge of hatred toward Kadyrovites in Kursk Oblast

Mykhailo Makaruk, spokesperson for the international intelligence community InformNapalm and a member of the Volunteer Council under the Defense Ministry, discussed a growing wave of hatred toward Kadyrovites in Kursk Oblast during an interview with Radio NV.

17 August 2024, 11:55 AM

Ukrainian officer highlights key advantage of Kursk Oblast raid

One of the key advantages of the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Oblast is the replenishment of the prisoner exchange fund with captured Russian soldiers and officers, Major Maksym Zhorin said on Telegram on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 03:35 PM

Kadyrov’s troops claim they ‘missed’ Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast

Deployed in Kursk Oblast, Russia’s National Guard unit Akhmat “missed” advancing Ukrainian troops and never engaged in combat, Apti Alaudinov, Akhmat’s commander, claimed on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 08:53 PM

Ukrainian post office CEO humorously plans branch in Russia's Kursk Oblast

Amid vague reports about the Ukrainian army's advance in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukrposhta CEO Igor Smelyansky humorously announced on Aug. 7 the "opening of a branch" in Sudzha, a town located just 10 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

7 August 2024, 02:54 PM

15 of Kadyrov’s soldiers reportedly wounded in Kursk Oblast

At least 15 soldiers from the Akhmat unit of the Russian National Guard were injured in the Korenevsky district in Kursk Oblast, Russian Telegram channel VChK-OGPU reported on Aug. 6.

7 August 2024, 02:07 AM

Kadyrov threatens to kill hijab opponents, including Putin — video

The Kremlin’s puppet governor in Russian-occupied Ichkeria, Ramzan Kadyrov, threatened to kill opponents of the hijab during a meeting with his followers, according to a video shared by the Telegram channel ChTD on Aug. 1.

1 August 2024, 02:35 PM

Chechen troops deployed near Sumy Oblast since last winter

The Ukrainian military was aware of the presence of Russia’s Chechen troops near Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast since winter, Ukrainian military spokesman Vadym Mysnyk told public broadcaster Suspilne on June 10.

10 June 2024, 10:31 PM

Chechen special forces bear the brunt of fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine - British intelligence

Chechen special forces are main task force on the front lines of Russia's war against Ukraine, while Chechens also continue to conduct logistical operations in rear lines, stated British Ministry of Defense intelligence report on X on May 7.

7 May 2024, 03:33 PM

Kadyrov appears lethargic following pancreatic necrosis reports — video

The press service of Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin puppet in Chechnya, released a video of him on Telegram on April 22 following reports of his diagnosis of pancreatic necrosis.

23 April 2024, 11:47 AM

Rhythmic restrictions: Chechnya sets tempo limits for music and dance

The so-called Chechen Culture Minister, Musa Dadayev, has ordered the limitation of permitted musical compositions' tempo in Russian-occupied Ichkeria, Chechen news agency Grozny-inform reported on April 4.

6 April 2024, 05:20 PM

Kadyrov’s troops stationed near occupied Henichesk in Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast – Atesh

Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov's troops have been deployed near the occupied Henichesk in Kherson Oblast, the pro-Ukrainian Atesh guerrilla movement reported on Telegram on April 5.

5 April 2024, 03:13 PM

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