Kadyrov Death Rumors Swirl After Bizarre 'Proof of Life' Videos Emerge

Death rumors circulated last week that Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov was in critical condition.
Two bizarre videos of Kadyrov alive and well were then posted to Telegram just days later.
The videos unleashed speculation about whether Kadyrov had actually already died.
Kadyrov is a key Putin ally who has sent Chechen forces to fight in Ukraine.
His health is crucial to stability in Chechnya, which Putin depends on to maintain control.

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