Chechen Leader Kadyrov Lashes Out at West & Zelensky, asks POWs to Lay Down Arms

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a staunch ally of Vladimir Putin, delivered a stark message to Ukrainian soldiers still fighting on the frontlines after meeting with Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Grozny. Praising those who surrendered, Kadyrov warned others to avoid sacrificing themselves for Ukraine’s leadership and Western interests. The meeting came amidst rising tensions in the region, following a Ukrainian drone strike on Grozny that resulted in civilian casualties.