Putin Backs Chechen Leader's Bid for Another Term
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 16:28 UTC
- Sources: Meduza (English)
Russian President Putin has expressed support for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's bid for another term. Putin praised Kadyrov's leadership and said he hoped the residents of the republic would also support him.
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