Ramzan Kadyrov

Chechens take offense as Russia’s Ukraine commander orders soldiers to shave beards and moustaches

Gen. Gerasimov reportedly ordered Russian soldiers to stop travelling in "civilian vehicles," using mobile phones, and donning "non-regulation uniforms," according to the British Ministry of Defense

Putin's ally Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov vows to send his minor sons to Ukraine frontline

"In my personal opinion, more drastic measures should be taken, up to the declaration of martial law in the border areas and use of low-yield nuclear weapons," Kadyrov said

Russian MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov attacks 'brute' Emmanuel Macron over Islam

Nurmagomedov, one of the world's most popular Muslim athletes, issued the strongly-worded statement against Macron for his defence of caricatures of the prophet Mohammed based on the right of freedom of expression.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Egypt Football Association chief Hani Abou Rida resigns following team's shock defeat to South Africa

Favourites Egypt crashed out of the Africa Cup after a shock defeat to South Africa 1-0, prompting members of the coaching and support staff to resign

Russian court grants parole to Oyub Titiyev, Chechen Human rights activist accused of possessing marijuana-like substance

FIFA World Cup 2018: Reports claiming Mohamed Salah will retire from international football false says Egyptian FA

The Egyptian Football Association denied reports that talismanic striker Mohamed Salah was on the verge of quitting international football after he unwittingly became a publicity pawn for the Kremlin-backed leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt's Mohamed Salah made honorary citizen of Chechnya by strongman Ramzan Kadyrov

After his team crashed out of the World Cup, Egypt's star player Mohamed Salah has won a consolation prize in the form of honorary citizenship of Chechnya.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt's Mohamed Salah makes headlines for Chechnya photo

Mohamed Salah, a star attraction ahead of football's 2018 World Cup in Russia, has made headlines for a smiling photo with Ramzan Kadyrov, strongman of Chechnya where his Egypt team have set up camp.

Myanmar violence: 200 protesters detained in St Petersburg at rally condemning crackdown against Rohingya Muslims

Russian police detained people from a crowd of about 200 protesters in St Petersburg who had gathered over the crackdown on the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

Rohingya crisis: Thousands rally in Russia's Chechnya to protest against 'genocide of Muslims'

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov brought tens of thousands of people to the streets of the capital Grozny on Monday to protest what he called the "genocide of Muslims" in Myanmar.