"Kadyrov Endorses 'Blood Vengeance' by Targeting Families of Uncaught Criminals"

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has advocated for the execution of family members of criminals if the perpetrators themselves cannot be found. This controversial statement was made during a meeting with security officials, reinforcing Kadyrov's reputation for endorsing harsh tactics, including human rights abuses. Kadyrov's forces have also been involved in the conflict in Ukraine, and he has previously made extreme statements regarding the suppression of unrest, such as shooting rioters in the forehead. International groups have long accused Kadyrov of overseeing abductions, torture, and extrajudicial killings in Chechnya.