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The Chechen dictator is an open-mouthed supporter of Putin’s war – and he has supported the Russian invasion with soldiers as well.
The Chechen dictator is an open-mouthed supporter of Putin’s war.
What is happening?
Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic, has made one of his most radical statements yet on the war in Ukraine.
Speaking publicly, he claimed peace would only be possible when Ukraine becomes “a region or district of Russia,” firmly rejecting any current push for a ceasefire.
“I’m not for ending the fighting”
Kadyrov openly stated, “I am not at all a supporter of the cessation of hostilities in the current situation in the area.”
He argued that halting the fighting now would not serve Russia’s interests, doubling down on his hardline stance toward Ukraine.
Framing the war as a security guarantee
Echoing the Kremlin’s rhetoric, Kadyrov said the goals of Russia’s so-called “special military operation” weren’t arbitrary but were meant to ensure national security.
“Peace on our borders will be possible only when Ukraine becomes a region or district of Russia,” he claimed.
Chechnya’s status and Ukraine’s recognition
Chechnya, which Kadyrov governs, is officially a republic within the Russian Federation.
However, the Ukrainian parliament has recognized it as a temporarily occupied territory of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria—a nod to its history of seeking independence from Russia.
Ukraine suffers largest airstrike since war began
According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia launched a massive aerial assault overnight from Saturday to Sunday, firing 805 drones and 13 missiles.
The attack is being called the largest since the war began in 2022.
Casualties and damage in Kyiv
The overnight barrage killed at least three people in Kyiv and left more than a dozen injured, AFP reported.
Among the damaged buildings was the Ukrainian cabinet’s headquarters, highlighting the intensity and reach of the strike.
Russia denies targeting civilians
Despite mounting evidence and global criticism, Russian officials continue to deny that their forces target civilians.
Yet the scale and scope of attacks like this one tell a different story, with civilian infrastructure repeatedly hit.
Ukraine’s war toll
Nearly three and a half years into the war, around 20% of Ukraine remains under Russian occupation.
Tens of thousands have died, millions have been displaced, and large swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine lie in ruins.
Global condemnation, but no end in sight
The war in Ukraine has drawn near-universal condemnation from Western nations, but peace remains elusive.
Kadyrov’s latest remarks suggest that key Russian allies are still pushing for total control, not negotiation.
A hardened stance signals prolonged conflict
Kadyrov’s declaration offers little hope for de-escalation.
With such rhetoric, and with airstrikes intensifying, the war looks set to grind on—further entrenching a humanitarian and geopolitical crisis with no clear resolution in sight.
Khadyrov: The Chechen Strongman with a taste for fasion
Ramzan Khadyrov has been in control of the Chechen Republic since since 2007, when Vladimir Putin signed a decree installing him as acting president.
He has then ruled the Chechen republic with an iron fist, using torture, emprisonment of political opponents as well as death squads.
He is famously known for wearing fashionable clothing such as Prada boots when appearing in public.
