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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
Kremlin
In its drive to meet Kremlin imposed quotas of “volunteers” for the war in Ukraine regional authorities have been “encouraged” to target immigrants, debtors and the unemployed.
Nov. 3, 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
Moscow
Major General Valeriy Shaitanov not only passed information to the Russian security services but was also involved in a Moscow-sanctioned assassination plot.
Aug. 14, 2023
Chechnya
Milashina has covered rights abuses in Chechnya for Russia's top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta for years.
Jul. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ramzan Kadyrov professes absolute loyalty to Putin, but he could help spark a North Caucasus problem that could spread to the South Caucasus.
Jul. 3, 2023
Russia
Concerned about potential assassination during their pilgrimage, Kadyrov and Delimkhanov allegedly started rumors that they were hospitalized themselves to hide their actual locations.
Jul. 3, 2023
Russia
The mystery surrounding General Sergei Surovikin’s absence continues to be fed by contradictory statements, on and off the record briefings and apparently well-informed rumor.
Jun. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Wagner Chief claimed part of the motivation for his failed “march for justice” was the removal of incompetent Russian military chiefs – he may have succeeded in that after all.
Jun. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
The world would obviously be better off if Moscow’s monstrous dictatorship no longer controlled one-tenth of all the land on Earth and a nuclear arsenal, Diane Francis writes.
Jun. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
One irate blogger wrote: “Now we’re putting our cannon fodder into neat formations."
Jun. 14, 2023
A news outlet used military ID reportedly recovered during Ukraine’s advance into Russia’s Kursk region to establish the identity of Chechen fighters killed, wounded and captured in battle.
Aug. 14