Chechen Leader Kadyrov Inquires About Resignation from Putin as Head of Chechnya
Loaded Lynx: Chechnya's Deadly Game of Resignations
The Chechnya conundrum continues as Ramzan Kadyrov, notorious Chechen dictator, has once again tossed his resignation hat into the ring. He announced his wishes to step down from his position as head of the Chechen Republic to Russian state-controlled media, Chechnya Today, on May 6.
Just another day in the life of Kadyrov? Under his reign since 2007, the Chechen Republic has earned a reputation as one of the world's most dangerous regions. Known for forced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings, the Chechen Republic under Kadyrov's rule has been a hotbed of human rights abuses.
Due to these atrocities, the U.S. and other Western allies have imposed sanctions on Kadyrov and his family.
With a twisted smile, Kadyrov commented on the rumors surrounding his resignation, saying, "I've heard those tales too. They say all sorts of things. On the contrary, I am asking to be dismissed from my post." He added, "I hope that my request will be supported."
Power struggle is now in Putin's hands as Kadyrov handed over the decision-making process regarding his resignation.
Kadyrov's health has been a topic of concern recently, with rumors about a progressive illness called pancreatic necrosis. Supposedly, he has appointed his minor son, Adam, as his successor, as reported by the independent Russian media outlet, Novaya Gazeta Europe.
This is not the first time Kadyrov has expressed a desire to resign. In 2016, 2017, and 2022, he made similar statements, yet his resignation was never approved, according to the independent Russian media outlet, Astra.
With a shady past of contradictory statements, doubts surrounding the seriousness of Kadyrov's latest request linger. Experts and independent media outlets speculate that this could be another ploy by Kadyrov to maintain control and retain power.
As of now, no official confirmation of Kadyrov's resignation or approval from the Kremlin has been released. Ramzan Kadyrov remains the head of Chechnya, and only time will tell if his latest resignation request will be taken seriously or if it will become just another chapter in the Chechnyan drama.
- Despite repeated statements of resignation in 2016, 2017, and 2022, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechnya dictator, continues to hold his position, per independent Russian media outlet Astra.
- As Kadyrov's potential health issues, such as pancreatic necrosis, become a topic of concern, speculation arises whether he's appointing his minor son, Adam, as his successor, as Novaya Gazeta Europe reported.
- The power struggle in Chechnya now lies with Putin, as Kadyrov has handed over the decision-making process regarding his resignation.
- Experts and independent media outlets question the authenticity of Kadyrov's latest resignation request, believing it to be another ploy to maintain control and retain power.
- With ongoing human rights abuses, Chechnya remains a point of contention in discussions of war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, crime-and-justice, politics, general-news, and global war-and-conflicts, due to Kadyrov's controversial leadership.
