Chechen Leader Kadyrov Threatens Russian Politicians with Blood Feud
Following a deadly shooting in Moscow linked to a business conflict, Kadyrov accuses three politicians of plotting against him.
- Ramsan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has issued threats of blood feud against three politicians from the North Caucasus region.
- The conflict stems from a business dispute involving Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, which escalated into a shooting in Moscow, resulting in two deaths.
- Kadyrov's accusations target Sulejman Kerimow and Riswan Kurbanow from Dagestan, and Bekchan Barachojew from Ingushetia, claiming they conspired to assassinate him.
- Despite having reportedly abolished the practice of blood feuds in Chechnya, Kadyrov frequently uses such threats against adversaries.
- The Kremlin has granted Kadyrov significant autonomy to maintain control over the volatile Chechen region, despite his controversial governance.