
Ramzan Kadyrov Nominated for Chechen Leadership Election
Ramzan Kadyrov, who has led Chechnya since 2007, has been officially nominated as a candidate to participate in the upcoming regional leadership election.
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Ramzan Kadyrov, who has led Chechnya since 2007, has been officially nominated as a candidate to participate in the upcoming regional leadership election.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, is notably absent from the United Russia party's candidate list for the State Duma elections, marking the first time in nearly two decades that he does not appear, sparking speculation about his political future.
Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechnya's leader, posted a 13-second video of himself driving a Range Rover recklessly, months after a motorcade crash.

Aliya Yangulbaeva has published an open letter to Aishat Kadyrova, the eldest daughter of Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov, requesting her help in securing her mother Zarema Musaeva's release.
The son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been awarded for his contribution to the war against Ukraine, despite reports indicating he has never been present in the conflict zone. The award has drawn criticism and raised questions.
A special unit of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), "Shamanbat," in coordination with the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade and HUR's agent operation, inflicted the heaviest losses on Ramzan Kadyrov's "Akhmat" unit between February and April 2026.

Serbia initially granted citizenship to Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew, but quickly reversed the decision following widespread media attention. The revocation came shortly after the news of the initial grant became public.
The Serbian government has granted citizenship to the nephew of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. This decision has drawn condemnation from the opposition PSG party.

Ramzan Kadyrov's 18-year-old son, Adam, is now selling energy drinks after his father suspended a law that previously deemed such products incompatible with the Quran, adding to his controversial public profile.

Ramzan Kadyrov's son has started selling energy drinks, a move that has raised questions given his father's 2012 call for a ban on such beverages in Muslim society.

Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov has rejected rumors that Chechen units could fight for Iran and specifically criticized Iranian strikes on infrastructure in Gulf states.

Journalists claim that Adam Kadyrov is reportedly no longer being considered as a successor to Ramzan Kadyrov, following a road accident earlier in 2026.

Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, has been seen in public for the first time since an alleged car accident in January.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov condemned Iran's attacks on the UAE and other Persian Gulf countries, stating they are unacceptable, a rare difference of opinion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has dismissed reports from exiled media and opposition groups claiming his son, Adam Kadyrov, was involved in a 'massive fatal car crash' in Grozny last month.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is reportedly unhappy with the Russian ruling party's decision but feels compelled to run in the Chechen presidential election. He had previously sought exemption from Vladimir Putin last year.

Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov is absent from the ruling United Russia party’s list of candidates for parliamentary elections, marking his first exclusion since 2007.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov was shown shaking hands with a humanoid robot at a medical equipment exhibition in Grozny, which greeted him with 'Akhmat is strength' and 'Allahu akbar'.

Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, has been awarded his second 'Hero of Chechnya' medal. One award was reportedly for supporting the war in Ukraine, and another followed an incident in detention.

Opposition activists allege that a driver responsible for a traffic accident that killed a 9-year-old is a friend of Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to Ramzan Kadyrov for the Chechen fighters "heroically" serving in Ukraine. Putin also endorsed Kadyrov's nomination for another term as leader of Chechnya.

The Serbian government has revoked the citizenship of Yakub Salmanovich Zakariyev, nephew of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, just five days after it was granted, citing security concerns.

Serbia has granted citizenship to Jakub Zakriev, the nephew of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The decision was reportedly made "in the interest of the Republic."

Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov, has launched an energy drink in Chechnya, despite his father previously describing such beverages as poison.

Human rights defenders report that Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov commands a personal army of approximately 33,000 troops.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been awarded for his 'contribution to the development of science,' though the specific merits for the award remain unclear.
Reports from Poland suggest that a visibly ill Ramzan Kadyrov is preparing for his own demise, leading to speculation about a potential new conflict in Chechnya and Moscow's differing plans for succession.

Ingush Head Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov has met with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in Chechnya for the first time, marking a significant development in relations that have been strained since a border agreement was signed in 2018.

Zarema Musaeva, mother of exiled critics of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was re-sentenced to nearly four years in prison after a retrial, found guilty of assaulting a prison guard.
A major investigation revealed that a video circulated by Chechen media, purporting to show Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov meeting commanders 'near Kyiv' at the start of the war, was actually filmed in a secret Chechen prison.
For the first time since 2007, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been omitted from the United Russia party's list of State Duma candidates representing Chechnya, a significant change in the republic's political landscape.

The sons of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov delivered a letter to the Saudi Crown Prince through Saudi prince Turki bin Mohammed during his visit to Grozny.

A verse novel about Akhmad Kadyrov, the first President of Chechnya and father of current leader Ramzan Kadyrov, has been published. The work was written by newspaper editor-in-chief Buvaisar Shamsudinov.

Jakub Zakriyev, nephew of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, held Serbian citizenship for only four days. The Serbian government has not responded to inquiries about why citizenship was granted and then revoked.

Serbia has reportedly granted and then revoked citizenship to a relative of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, highlighting a broader trend of wealthy and controversial Russians, particularly Chechens, moving to Serbia since the start of the war in Ukraine.

The Serbian government revoked the citizenship of Jakub Salmanovič Zakarijev, nephew of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, just five days after it was granted, citing him as a 'security threat'.

The Serbian government granted citizenship to Jakub Zakriyev, the nephew of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, at its last session, it was announced in the latest
Chechnya's ruler, Ramzan Kadyrov, is promoting a new energy drink brand called "K13," which is named after his 18-year-old son, Adam Kadyrov.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of Chechnya, has been awarded for his contributions to the development of the cement industry, marking his second such recognition in April.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced on his Telegram channel that he received the medal 'For Contribution to the Development of Science,' marking one of 38 distinctions he has received in four years.
Chechen forces reportedly linked to Ramzan Kadyrov have indicated their readiness to back Iran in the event of a potential escalation of conflict.

Darko Đurović has been accused in a US indictment of conspiring to murder and abduct two dissidents. US prosecutors allege he received money and sought targets across Europe for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is a puppet of Russian President Vladimir Putin and does not speak publicly beyond what the Kremlin permits.