Kadyrov Threatens Blood Feud Amid Assassination Plot Accusations

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov accused Russian lawmakers of plotting his assassination. He threatened a 'blood feud' unless they prove their innocence. Citing sources, Kadyrov named three lawmakers from Dagestan and Ingushetia as conspirators. In Chechnya, blood feuds are traditional retaliations. This reflects regional tensions and Kadyrov's political influence.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has accused neighboring Russian lawmakers of orchestrating a plot to assassinate him. He warned of initiating a "blood feud" if they fail to prove otherwise, according to a report by state news agency TASS.

Kadyrov, a staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, named three legislators from Dagestan and Ingushetia as alleged conspirators. He made these claims at a meeting with Chechen security officials, a segment of which was broadcast on Kadyrov's Telegram channel.

Chechnya's history of blood feuds, a customary form of revenge, underscores the seriousness of Kadyrov's threat. The region's leader, once a Chechen independence fighter, has cemented his authority under Putin's approval, crucial for regional stability and Russia's military dynamics, including involvement in Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)