By John Q. Hosedrinker 
According to a source cited by Novaya Gazeta. Europe, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov was urgently hospitalized in Moscow on the night of December 24-25 after his health rapidly declined during a planned State Council meeting. Kadyrov was reportedly transported to the Central Clinical Hospital for intensive care and was resuscitated, however he has not been seen in public since. This incident follows a previous hospitalization earlier in the year and reports of deteriorating health, potentially linked to the war in Ukraine and Kadyrov’s own reported “nervous breakdowns”.
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Chechen leader Kadyrov urgently hospitalised in Moscow, and the news has certainly ignited a firestorm of reactions, to say the least. It seems the timing of this hospitalisation has been particularly noted. The article mentions it happened right before a meeting of the State Council in Moscow, and there’s also the detail that he hasn’t been seen publicly for over a week. That already paints a picture of something perhaps more significant than just a routine check-up.
Kadyrov himself has mentioned experiencing “nervous breakdowns” and a “constant feeling of tension,” apparently linked to the Chechen fighters’ involvement in the war against Ukraine. It raises the question: is this anxiety stemming from the conflict itself, or perhaps from something else entirely? The input suggests he might have been feeling the pressure.
The responses to the news are overwhelmingly… pointed, to put it mildly. Many express a complete lack of sympathy, with comments ranging from sarcastic to outright celebratory. Some responses lean towards wishes for an unfavourable outcome. It’s clear that Kadyrov is a figure who has generated strong opinions, and this news has brought them to the surface.
It’s interesting to see the speculation surrounding the situation. Several people are joking about him being “no longer useful to Putin,” or suggesting that he might not survive. This highlights the complex political dynamics at play and how Kadyrov’s position is perceived by some as being intricately tied to his relationship with the Russian President.
Adding to the intrigue is the information about Kadyrov’s reduced public activity. The input states that he’s spending a lot of time at home or in clinics around the world, and there is mention of elections scheduled in Chechnya for September 2026. This creates a compelling narrative around succession, especially considering that his teenage sons have been training in combat in Ukraine. It’s not unreasonable to wonder if one of them could be groomed to take over.
The article hints that Kadyrov had previously expressed a desire to step down. While the circumstances are certainly unclear, the possibility of his sons taking over creates a real-world scenario that highlights his political fragility.
The input also references Kadyrov’s “TikTok army” and what might happen to it. This draws attention to his unique public image and the way he has used social media, and how that could impact his position. These are the kinds of questions that are naturally popping up when a figure like Kadyrov is suddenly hospitalised.
It’s clear that the news of Kadyrov’s hospitalisation is seen by many as a potential turning point. The level of schadenfreude expressed speaks volumes about his reputation. The input seems to be unanimous on the subject.
The comments also reveal that Kadyrov has been known for erratic behavior. There is some evidence of past erratic behaviors that might have caused him problems and landed him in a recovery program at a rehab clinic, where he allegedly went astray.
The news has clearly triggered strong emotions. It underscores how deeply intertwined individual leaders can become with both the political narrative and the personal emotions of others, and how such perceptions change the responses to their health. There’s no escaping the fact that Kadyrov’s hospitalisation is viewed through the lens of political intrigue.
As a side note, it’s worth mentioning the news about Margarita Simonyan, the CEO of the RT propaganda outlet, who is reportedly struggling with cancer. It’s a reminder that political figures often face personal challenges, and it’s interesting to see how the news of one person can be juxtaposed with the news of another.
Finally, the whole situation is made even more interesting when thinking about the future. His teenage sons, the upcoming elections in Chechnya, and the “TikTok army” all combine to paint a complex and unpredictable picture. It’s an unfolding story, and one that many people are clearly watching with interest, even if their reactions are not always the most charitable. It is also a case study on how to use social media, in the form of TikTok, to build a public image.