Vladimir Putin makes a surprise trip to Chechnya and meets with its leader Ramzan Kadyrov

Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unscheduled visit to Chechnya, his first trip to the mainly Muslim republic within ...
Al Jazeera English

Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he?

The health of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who earlier this month sought to resign, is deteriorating rapidly, sources and observers have told Al Jazeera. But Russian President Vladimir Putin does ...
Meduza

Putin backs Chechen leader’s bid for another term at Kremlin meeting

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov at the Kremlin and expressed support for Kadyrov’s bid for another term as the region’s head.
Reuters

Fact Check: Chechen general referred to 2.5 million Russians, not Chechens

There is currently no evidence to support the claim that over 2.5 million Chechens are preparing to fight against Russia, contrary to rumors circulating online. Examples of social media posts making ...
France 24

Amid Ukraine war fallout, fearful Chechen women seek escape route

Europe (AFP) – Facing what activists say is a hardening of repression inside Chechnya amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Asil and Aishat, both young women, recently fled their violent families in ...