The Chechen leader – an ally of Russian President and combat sports fanatic Vladimir Putin – added: “Remember that taking care of your health is an investment in the future, and consistency and perseverance will lead you to success, both in sport and in life. »
Earlier on Monday, Novaya Gazeta Europe, an independent Russian newspaper based in Latvia, reported that Kadyrov was diagnosed with pancreatic necrosis in January 2019, prompting Moscow to search for his successor.
“Kadyrov was hospitalized last year for acute lung failure after an overdose of a pre-operative sedative,” the outlet reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
Kadyrov is the leader of Russia’s Muslim-majority Chechen Republic and is considered one of Putin’s most important allies in his all-out war against Ukraine.
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