Chechnya’s Prominent Leader Appears to be Seriously Ill. The Russian Territory Prepares for the Transition of Power.

Amidst widespread rumors about his well-being, Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader closely associated with the Kremlin who governs the region, remains out of sight, while preparing his teenage son to take on the reins for the future.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/world/europe/chechnya-kadyrov-illness-succession.html