Kadyrov's kidneys fail, Kremlin seeks new leader for Chechen Republic — DIU

11.01.2026 14:40

Ukrinform

The health of Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic, has deteriorated due to kidney failure; the Kremlin is already discussing potential candidates for his position.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by a source in the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

It is noted that due to kidney failure, Kadyrov is undergoing dialysis, and doctors are not giving any prognoses.

According to sources in the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kadyrov is currently in his own hospital in Chechnya, where members of his family clan (teip) have gathered, including those from other countries.

Against the backdrop of Kadyrov's poor health, the process of selecting a candidate for the position of the new leader of Chechnya has intensified.

Among the most likely and convenient candidates for the Kremlin are Magomed Daudov, Apti Alaudinov, and Ramzan's eldest son, Akhmat Kadyrov.

As reported, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov appointed his 20-year-old son, Akhmat, to the position of acting Deputy Head of the republic's government, while retaining his position as Minister of Sports.