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Kadyrov Names Son Interior Minister Amid Tensions with Putin

4/1/2025

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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has named his 17-year-old son, Adam, as the new curator of the regional Interior Ministry. Adam, already a controversial figure due to past violent incidents, has garnered several state awards. Meanwhile, tensions between Kadyrov and President Putin are surfacing, casting uncertainty on Kadyrov's grip on power.

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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has named his 17-year-old son, Adam, as the new curator of the regional Interior Ministry. Adam, already a controversial figure due to past violent incidents, has garnered several state awards. Meanwhile, tensions between Kadyrov and President Putin are surfacing, casting uncertainty on Kadyrov's grip on power.