Chechen warlord Kadyrov denounces Putin for not being ‘BRUTAL’ – and says Russia should take its war to NATO
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Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has criticized Vladimir Putin’s war tactics for not being “bold” enough amid his invasion of Ukraine and demanding that Russia declare martial law.
The strongman, previously seen as a close ally of the Kremlin, said the drone strike on Moscow this week showed a tougher response is needed from the Russian military to bring the war to NATO countries.
“Reactions to such attempts to attack should not be harsh – they should be brutal,” Kadyrov said.
“In my opinion, it is necessary to declare martial law in Russia, to use all appropriate means of combat to wipe out this entire terrorist cell. [in Ukraine] instantly.’
It comes after Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin also demanded martial law across Russia, amid speculation he may be working with unidentified figures within Putin’s circle in an attempt to oust the despot.
Ramzan Kadyrov (right) criticized Vladimir Putin’s war tactics for not being ‘bold’ enough in his invasion of Ukraine
Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Chechnya and close ally of Putin, rides the newly modernized T-72 before it is deployed to Ukraine
Kadyrov said troops in Chechen units (pictured) have been ordered to deploy in the Russian-occupied Donetsk People’s Republic
War fanatic Kadyrov claimed that Ukraine had a “Nazi” and “Satanist” leadership.
“Touch on the accumulation sites of these terrorist leaders until [there is nothing left]so that the rest wouldn’t even think badly of Russia.’
The Chechen warlord demanded an escalation of the conflict that would bring the war to NATO.
“European countries should think about who they sponsor and under what conditions they supply weapons,” he said.
‘It is counterproductive if Russia knocks on the door of, for example, Germany or Poland.
“And there will be nothing to answer us with – all the weapons have been spent on Ukraine.”
He claimed: “We will soon demonstrate in the special military operations zone what revenge is in the full sense of the word.”
Kadyrov echoes Wagner’s mercenary leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who demanded martial law across Russia and put the country on an all-out war base.
Yet Putin has shied away from criticism from his fellow Russians, apparently fearing that the declaration of martial law would spark resentment against his war.
Kadyrov said troops in Chechen units have been ordered to deploy in the Russian-occupied Donetsk People’s Republic.
The Chechen warlord was promoted to colonel general by Putin, but it is not clear whether he will lead his troops.
Chechnya-trained troops will be deployed to Ukraine in the occupied Donetsk People’s Republic
Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov (left) was promoted to Colonel General by Putin
Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin also demanded martial law across Russia, pictured May 25, 2023
This comes as Wagner forces have withdrawn from war-ravaged Bakhmut and handed over the regular Russian army.
“Fighters of the Chechen units must begin active combat operations and liberate a number of settlements,” he said.
“Battle units are being prepared for offensive activities with the active support of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.”
Kadyrov has troops in both mainly Chechen forces in the Russian National Guard and in the army, now in the occupied regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
“Tactical preparation activities were carried out there, the division of labor between commanders and fighters, and the study of the terrain and the disposition of enemy forces.”