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Chechnya's Succession: Ailing Leader Eyes His Teen Son

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As Chechnya's longtime strongman Ramzan Kadyrov battles a mysterious illness, uncertainty looms over who will control the region he has ruled with an iron grip—setting the stage for a potentially turbulent succession in one of Russia's most volatile corners. Kadyrov, 48, has ruled Chechnya for two decades with strong...

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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadirov, a close ally of the Kremlin in power since 2007 and highly criticized for human rights abuses, has enjoyed the protection of...

·Madrid, Spain
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The Chechen ruler Ramsan Kadyrov builds up his only 17-year-old son Adam as his successor. A pompously staged wedding also served this purpose.

·Frankfurt, Germany
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The rumors about Chechen ruler Ramsan Kadyrov continue to brag. Because he has been glistening with absence in public events for weeks, the speculations shoot into the herb. One says that his only 17-year-old son Adam should succeed. But doubt remains.

·Berlin, Germany
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Aktuálně.cz broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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