Ramzan Kadyrov

• Russia’s head of Chechnya republic says forces will ‘take Kyiv’

  Ramzan Kadyrov, the powerful head of Russia's republic of Chechnya, said early on Monday that there will be an offensive by Russian forces on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.

  World

  Apr 10, 2022
  
• Toronto charity helping persecuted LGBTQ community in Chechnya

  Rainbow Railroad is calling on the Canadian government to facilitate emergency visas for people fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation.

  World

  Apr 28, 2017
  
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• Trial begins in Russian court for suspects in Boris Nemtsov assassination

  A Moscow military court is beginning to hear the case of five people accused of involvement in the killing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.

  World

  Oct 3, 2016
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• John Oliver pokes fun at Chechen strongman’s lost cat Instagram post. It didn’t go over well.

  Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov didn't take kindly to comedian John Oliver making fun of him for posting about his lost cat on Instagram.

  Entertainment

  May 24, 2016
• Chechen leader says he sent no troops to Ukraine

  Chechnya's regional leader said Wednesday that he hasn't sent any troops to fight alongside pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine.

  World

  May 28, 2014