Chechen Leader's Controversial Move Sparks Conflict with Kremlin
PUTIN henchman and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is "preparing to flee Russia" - as he has put his son in charge of the police. The infamous leader of Chechnya has already made several moves to prepare for his escape - and his efforts have sparked a conflict with Kremlin cronies.
The 48-year-old dictator is a vocal supporter of Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin, and has sent tens of thousands of troops to support the bloody war in Ukraine. He has also been accused of violating human rights, including involvement in kidnapping and torture.
But relations between Putin and Kadyrov have soured in recent months, especially after alleged secret meetings between Kadyrov and Middle Eastern officials. Local media reported that the Chechen ruler began "unsanctioned discussions" with officials from several Middle Eastern countries about his assets and family's future - without Moscow's approval.
The FSB security service officers informed a "furious" Putin, 72, about Kadyrov’s secret negotiations. Kadyrov has reportedly already begun transferring assets abroad, with the leader's family recently acquiring properties in both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The Chechen leader spoke with "Muslim monarchies" who he has close ties with, according to IStories. Putin likely sees this as a betrayal, even though Kadyrov sent troops from his private army when the Russian leader faced a coup bid from now-dead Wagner private army chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in June 2023.
After suffering from poor health, Kadyrov is hoping that his son will take over after him. It is believed that the ruthless Kremlin-ally is suffering from severe kidney and pancreatic issues, as reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe.
But the brutal warlord does not trust that Putin will appoint his son as the next in line to rule Chechnya. Kadyrov has appointed his 17-year-old son, Adam, as the head of the police, Chechen state media reported on Monday.
