Ramsan Kadyrov, the long-serving leader of Chechnya since 2007… (выборы · кадыров · глава)
Ramsan Kadyrov, the long-serving leader of Chechnya since 2007, announced on July 6 that he would run in the upcoming regional elections despite stating he felt compelled to do so and would have preferred another candidate. He was unanimously nominated by the regional branch of United Russia at a conference in Grozny.
Consensus
- Ramsan Kadyrov announced his candidacy for the upcoming Chechen presidential election on July 6.
- Kadyrov stated he feels compelled to run and would have preferred another candidate.
- He expressed confidence in public support and affirmed continuity of current development policies.
- The regional branch of United Russia unanimously nominated him as their candidate at a conference in Grozny.
- The next Chechen presidential election is scheduled for September 20.
Points of divergence
- Kadyrov has been leading the republic since 2007, and his leadership began with a temporary appointment in February 2007, followed by parliamentary approval in March and formal assumption of office in April. — vm
- Kadyrov has been leading Chechnya for 19 years as of the time of the report. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- "I Would Have Chosen Another Candidate": Kadyrov Says He Is Reluctantly Running for Election — Вечерняя Москва
- Kadyrov calls his participation in the Chechen presidential election forced — Коммерсантъ
- "United Russia" Nominates Kadyrov as Head of Chechnya — Коммерсантъ