# Chechen Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Reportedly in Critical Condition, According to Ukrainian Intelligence
Ukrainian intelligence sources have reported that Ramzan Kadyrov, a notorious Chechnyan warlord and a strong ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is hospitalized in critical condition. Andriy Yusov, a representative of Ukraine’s military intelligence branch, confirmed this news to Ukrainian news outlet [Obozrevatel](https://news.obozrevatel.com/ukr/russia/kadirov-u-komi-v-gur-pidtverdili-informatsiyu-pro-kritichnij-stan-glavi-chechni.htm) on Friday.
## Kadyrov’s Health Condition
According to Yusov, Kadyrov’s condition is serious, with existing illnesses having worsened to cause this critical situation. The cause of the illness is not due to any injury. “It is not about injuries. Other details require additional clarification. He has been ill for a long time, and we are talking about systemic health problems,” Yusov told the news outlet. He added that the warlord’s health condition has been severe for the past few days.
Kadyrov has been [rumored](https://nypost.com/2023/03/04/chechen-warlord-ramzan-kadyrov-seriously-ill-feared-poisoned/) to be in poor health for several months due to kidney problems resulting from drug addiction. Some even suspect that he may have been poisoned.
## Kadyrov’s Role in Russian Politics
Since 2007, Kadyrov has held the position of leader of the Chechen Republic. He is a vocal Kremlin ally and has supported Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014. Kadyrov has been championing Putin’s full-scale invasion since its inception last year, even [declaring it a “Big Jihad.”](https://nypost.com/2022/10/26/vladimir-putins-chechen-warlord-declares-ukraine-war-a-big-jihad/)
Kadyrov has not shied away from making controversial statements. He has called for Russia to use low-yield nuclear weapons against Ukraine. His unwavering loyalty to Putin has earned him nicknames like “Putin’s soldier” and “Putin’s attack dog,” [The Daily Beast reports](https://www.thedailybeast.com/ramzan-kadyrov-chechen-leader-and-putin-ally-is-reportedly-in-critical-condition).
## Kadyrov’s Military Involvement
Kadyrov serves as a [Colonel General](https://nypost.com/2022/03/29/chechen-warlord-ramzan-kadyrov-promoted-by-putin-visits-mariupol/) in the ongoing fight in Ukraine. In July, he deployed some of his Chechen troops to participate in the brutal battle of Bakhmut.
Unlike the mercenaries under the now-deceased Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, Kadyrov’s soldiers have signed a contract with Russia’s Ministry of Defense, as per the Daily Beast. His current critical health condition can potentially influence the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Original Story at nypost.com – 2023-09-16 01:43:00
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