
Chechnya
Kadyrov has 33,000 troops under personal command, report says
According to human rights defenders, the ‘Kadyrov army’ numbers around 33,000 people.

According to human rights defenders, the ‘Kadyrov army’ numbers around 33,000 people.

This is the second award received by Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov in April.

Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov specifically criticised Iranian strikes on infrastructure in Gulf states.

The merits for which he received the award remain unclear.

Human rights defenders had expressed concern about his fate, as his whereabouts had been unknown for more than three months.

Journalists claim he fell out of favour after a road accident earlier in 2026.

The case over the killing of two Ingush security guards was suspended, with the suspect listed as serving in Ukraine.