Russian politicians and journalists do not rule out the possibility that the head of Chechnya may have been poisoned. Experts also believe that Kadyrov’s death would be a stronger shock for the Russian Federation than Prigozhin’s rebellion.
On Friday, September 15, Andrei Yusov, representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, said that the condition of Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov is serious. Focus I learned what is known about the Chechen leader’s health condition.
What do they say about Kadyrov’s illness
According to Andrei Yusov, information about Ramzan Kadyrov’s health problems was confirmed “in medical and political circles.”
“Yes, there is indeed information that war criminal Kadyrov’s condition is serious and that existing diseases have worsened, leading to such a serious situation,” said the spokesman of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Moscow Region.
Obozrevatel publication, citing its sources, reported that Ramzan Kadyrov fell into a coma for several days. Anonymous interlocutors reported that he was flown to Moscow, but after unsuccessful treatment he was sent back to Chechnya.
In contrast, Russian opposition politician and former FSB colonel Gennady Gudkov, in an interview with Russian journalist Yulia Latynina, said that according to his data, Ramzan Kadyrov has kidney problems.
The opposition claims that he asked “prominent Chechens” about Kadyrov’s health. Allegedly, the politician learned from them that the leader of Chechnya had surgery, but it did not yield results.
Ramzan Kadyrov himself denied rumors about his illness in March this year. He stated that he was “an absolutely healthy person” and that he could still do sports, climb mountains, and hike.
Could Kadyrov have been poisoned?
In his comments to the German publication Bild on August 29, Gennady Gudkov suggested that after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian government apparatus will now turn against other influential people, especially Ramzan Kadyrov.
In addition, after the Main Intelligence Directorate’s statement about Ramzan Kadyrov’s illness, Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov pointed out that “a picture emerged that is suspiciously similar to Navalny’s situation and Skripals’ situation.”
“The word ‘Novichok’ can be heard here again,” Nevzorov said.
Could Kadyrov’s situation affect the war in Ukraine?
Alexander Musienko, head of the Center for Research on Military Law, said during the telethon that the disappearance of the leader of Chechnya from political processes in the Russian Federation will not affect the course of hostilities in Ukraine.
“If they (Kadirov’s men) leave, unfortunately we will not feel it very much, because someone will replace them,” Musienko said.
In turn, Russian TV presenter Alexey Lushnikov believes that if information about Kadyrov’s serious condition is confirmed and the Chechen leader dies soon, the consequences for the Russian Federation may be more widespread than after the Prigozhin rebellion.
“The national-political plates that have been firmly consolidated over the last two decades may move,” Lushnik wrote on Facebook.
Let us recall that according to media reports dated September 12, Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov may order the doctor who gave him several injections to be “buried alive.” According to unconfirmed reports, the politician’s condition worsened following treatment.
We also reported on August 25 that Ramzan Kadyrov reacted to the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin. He stated that he had been friends with Prigozhin for a long time and that they solved “difficult problems” together.
Source: Focus
Alfred Hart is an accomplished journalist known for his expert analysis and commentary on global affairs. He currently works as a writer at 24 news breaker, where he provides readers with in-depth coverage of the most pressing issues affecting the world today. With a keen insight and a deep understanding of international politics and economics, Alfred’s writing is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world we live in.