Kadyrov's son meets Putin: Succession plans in Chechnya?

The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over two years. During this time, several changes have occurred in the country governed by Vladimir Putin, particularly affecting diplomatic relations with other leaders. One of these changes includes Ramzan Kadyrov, who has ruled Chechnya for years.

Relations between Putin and Kadyrov were already excellent before the war. However, the conflict in Ukraine significantly increased the Chechen leader's independence. The Kremlin leader has also been focused on further tightening relations.

As it turns out, a lot may change in the coming months. In Russia, rumors of Kadyrov's serious illness persist. He is said to be suffering from a fatal condition, which is weakening his position. It's no wonder there are discussions about a potential successor to the Chechen leader.

Rumors of a potential change in Chechnya's leadership were fueled by a recent meeting with Vladimir Putin. Under the watchful eyes of cameras and photographers, he met with Kadyrov's 17-year-old son, Ali. It's no secret that both men have met at least a few times before.

This time, the meeting was due to Vladimir Putin's desire to congratulate the 17-year-old boy, who will soon get married. Experts point out that such an unusual meeting highlights Kadyrov's surprisingly strong position in Russia in recent months.

What's interesting, however, is the speculation that this meeting might be a way to anoint Ramzan Kadyrov's successor. This would make sense, as it's not the first time that the son of the current Chechen leader has appeared before Putin as a representative of his country. Moreover, this continues the inheritance of the Chechen "throne," which Ramzan took over from his father, Akhmad.