Stories from Grozny · Russia

Shamil Gazizov, identified as the general director of a club, announced that a meeting is scheduled to take place on May 10 in Grozny.

President Vladimir Putin stated that many Russian regions should follow the example of the Chechen Republic regarding birth rates. The president noted that the Chechen Republic has undergone radical changes under the leadership of Ramzan Kadyrov.

Ruslan Kutaev delivered a speech regarding the preservation of Chechen society and its inherited traditions. He stated that external figures like Putin should not influence decision-making processes. Kutaev said that family decisions remain central to their social structure.

The head of Chechnya expressed support for President Vladimir Putin's candidacy in upcoming regional elections. The leader noted that approximately 71,000 people are participating in the special military operation. Of those participants, nearly 20,000 are from Chechnya, according to the report. Vladimir Putin has received endorsement for his candidacy in upcoming elections from a regional leader, according to Vesti FM.

More than 71,000 Chechens are participating in the special military operation, according to statements from the President. The President also noted that Chechnya exceeded its own revenue targets for 2025 with a 122% growth rate.

Human rights concerns remain regarding the lack of protections for the queer community in Chechnya. Reports indicate that members of the community are being killed in the basements of Grozny police departments.

Ramzan Kadyrov stated that he has ordered his military units not to take prisoners during the war in Ukraine. This statement follows a Ukrainian drone attack on a Smolvansky Union special forces university in Chechnya last year. The order was reported by Radio Svoboda. The order was allegedly rescinded three days after it was issued. The source noted the order was given to Chechen special forces units. The report is based on video footage likely recorded in field conditions and uploaded to an Azov YouTube channel in October. The directive instructs commanders to destroy enemies and intensify combat instead of capturing them. The source stated the order was given to all commanders on the front lines.