Amid mounting rumors about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov has been largely absent from public appearances, sparking widespread speculation about his condition and the future of Chechen leadership. Kady, who maintains close ties with President Vladimir Putin, has reportedly been grooming his teenage son for succession, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the region’s leadership transition. The absence of Kadyrov has raised concerns about the stability of Chechnya, which has long been a hotbed of political turmoil.