- Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen leader, posted a video in which his teenage sons presented him with Ukrainian POWs.
- Kadyrov had previously disclosed that his three sons aged 14-16 were fighting in Ukraine’s frontline.
- Kadyrov is a strong supporter of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine and has called for the use a “Low-yield nuclear weapon”
Unusual footage appears to show Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov receiving Ukrainian prisoners of war from his teenage sons.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that the Chechen warlord and key ally of Putin recently disclosed that his three teenage children, Akhmat (16), Eli (15) and Adam (14) had been fighting. Ukraine’s frontline
The video was posted to Kadyrov’s website. TelegramChannel, seems to show him and two of his sons bringing three Ukrainian prisoners-of-war to Grozny with other Russian soldiers.
—Alex Kokcharov (@AlexKokcharov) October 21, 2022
They are shackled behind their backs and have their hands held behind their heads. Hats are pulled over their heads. Their faces are revealed when they reach Kadyrov and they are identified by Ukrainians.
Telegram user Kadyrov stated that his sons captured the soldiers in a special operation they conducted as part of the West Akhmat battalion.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger condemned video Twitter, commenting: “Demons.”
Insider was unable to independently verify the authenticity and legitimacy of the video.
Lawyers pointed out that filming prisoners without their consent is a violation of their rights under the Geneva Convention for the treatment of prisoners.
Maxim Grebenyuk is a lawyer and expert in military law. Caucasian Knot“POWs must give written consent for filming and publishing the video in the public domain.”
Kadyrov has made it clear that he believes that underage boys should go to war.
Telegram, he previously shared the following: His sons “visited contact line”, where fierce battles with Ukrainian nationists are currently occurring” and a VideoOne of them fired weapons from a trench.
Kadyrov stated that “minor age should not interfere in the training of the protectors of our motherland,” according to VK, a Russian social networking platform. Newsweek.
“I have always believed that the primary goal of any father was to instill piety and teach his sons to protect their family, the people, and the Fatherland. He stated that it was time for them to be in real fight and that he only welcomed this.
Kadyrov is a firm supporter for Russia’s invasion Ukraine. Chechen forces have been part of the Russian army’s vanguard. He has recently called for Russia to use a “Low-yield nuclear weapon”After it suffered a major loss in eastern Ukraine.
