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TexasTowelie

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Sat Sep 20, 2025, 09:38 AM Saturday

Chechnya Wants Independence From Russia. Putin Loses Control. Kadyrov Bargain - The Russian Dude



Chechnya once again stands at the crossroads of history, demanding independence and exposing the cracks in Putin’s grip on power. From Imam Shamil’s resistance in the 1800s to Stalin’s brutal deportations, from Dudayev’s 1991 declaration of independence to Putin’s bloody wars, the Chechen struggle has always been a mirror of Russia’s weakness. The Kremlin’s so-called stability is built on fear, subsidies, and the Kadyrov bargain—a deal where Moscow bought loyalty with money and Ramzan Kadyrov ruled as a king under the Russian flag. But with the war in Ukraine draining Moscow’s budget and legitimacy, that fragile pact is falling apart.

The truth is that Ramzan Kadyrov was never a legitimate leader but a subcontractor of Russian power. His image as a strongman hides the reality of forced turnout, silenced dissent, and a society ruled by fear. Opposition movements like 1ADAT and NIYSO are breaking through the propaganda, challenging Kadyrov’s religious and political monopoly, and offering a new vision of Chechnya’s future—one built on resistance, digital organization, and survival.

Now the question of succession looms. With Kadyrov’s health and loyalty under scrutiny, Moscow risks losing control of Chechnya altogether. Will the Kremlin impose another puppet, or will Chechens seize the moment to demand real independence? As Russia bleeds in Ukraine, Grozny is no longer just a local story—it’s a countdown clock for Putin’s entire system.
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