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Chechen Security Chief Launches K-13 Drink, Defying Father’s Ban

4/25/2026

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Chechen security chief Adam Kadyrov launched the K-13 energy drink this week, contradicting his father Ramzan Kadyrov’s 2012 ban call.
Ramzan Kadyrov sampled the drink in Grozny as Adam posted an Instagram video despite the platform’s extremist label.
The ad shows a BMW spinning and a logo resembling Monster Energy’s claw.
Adam Kadyrov, head of tax collection, is also linked to a publicized assault on a detained teenager.

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Chechen security chief Adam Kadyrov launched the K-13 energy drink this week, contradicting his father Ramzan Kadyrov’s 2012 ban call.
Ramzan Kadyrov sampled the drink in Grozny as Adam posted an Instagram video despite the platform’s extremist label.
The ad shows a BMW spinning and a logo resembling Monster Energy’s claw.
Adam Kadyrov, head of tax collection, is also linked to a publicized assault on a detained teenager.