Ramzan Kadyrov in the hospital: Is Russia looking at new candidates?

Several publications have reported that the condition of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has deteriorated while on vacation in Bodrum. It is reported that Kadyrov's condition deteriorated sharply while swimming in the water on July 24 at noon, he had difficulty breathing and almost drowned. Kadyrov was pulled to the beach, given first aid and taken to the hospital by ambulance.

According to Novaya Gazeta, in January 2019, the Chechen leader was diagnosed with pancreatic necrosis, and since the spring of 2022 his health has been deteriorating. The same publication also writes that the Russian presidential administration is developing a scenario for the transfer of power in Chechnya, since there is no hope for the health of 48-year-old Kadyrov. According to journalists, Apti Alaudinov, commander of the Akhmat unit, has been mentioned as a possible successor.