US EditionPutin meets Chechen leader Kadyrov after storm over prisoner beating comments
- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, praising the positive changes in Chechnya.
- Kadyrov, a vocal supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, released a video showing his son beating up a prisoner, prompting accusations against Putin.
- The meeting between Putin and Kadyrov comes shortly after the release of the controversial video, raising questions about their alliance and the handling of ethnic Russians by Chechens.
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Vladimir Putin meets Ramzan Kadyrov amid row over prisoner beaten by Chechen leader’s son
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said he discussed his region’s contribution to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine at talks with president Vladimir Putin yesterday that came at a sensitive moment in relations between the two sides.
Putin met with Kadyrov. “No Abrams tank scares us,” the Chechen leader assures. “If we do not fulfill your order to win the war, we will not live in this state.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in the Kremlin on Thursday amid controversy over the behavior of his son, Adam Kadyrov, who recently beat a prisoner for burning the Koran.
Kremlin releases video showing Vladimir Putin with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov after rumours of ill health
The sit-down between Vladimir Putin and Ramzan Kadyrov follows speculation suggesting the Chechen leader has been suffering from serious health problems - which he has rejected.
Putin meets Chechen leader Kadyrov after storm over prisoner beating comments
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Thursday, a state television reporter said, three days after Kadyrov said he was proud of his 15-year-son for beating up a prisoner accused of burning the Koran. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Putin meets Chechen leader Kadyrov after storm over prisoner beating comments
(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Thursday, a state television reporter said, three days after Kadyrov said he was proud of his 15-year-son for beating up a prisoner accused of burning the Koran. Read full story
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