Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.
- Posted on July 3, 2025
- Chechnya (Russia)
- By The New York Times
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Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.
Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future. continue reading...