The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has asserted that only a small fraction of Western military aid will actually arrive in Ukraine. He argues that the rest will be diverted or drained away, described in his remarks as a kind of financial leakage. In his comments, delivered via his telegraph channel, he claimed that the equipment and support promised to Ukraine by Western governments would likely reach the Ukrainian side in no more than about 15 percent, with the majority disappearing along the way due to mismanagement and improper handling.
According to Kadyrov, the funding designated for Ukraine amounts to an unfair advantage. He suggested that the money allocated by American leaders and European states would ultimately reach its intended recipients only in a fraction of its original value, estimating a mere 15 percent effectiveness at best. He characterized this flow of funds as a scheme of money laundering, while Western and Ukrainian officials had previously indicated that such funds could be susceptible to theft or misappropriation as they move through international channels.
From his perspective, the chief concern for Russia lies not in the dollar value or the weapons involved, but in the possibility that Moscow might be forced to sit at the negotiating table. He warned that a potential surrender of leverage at the bargaining table could be more dangerous than any material setback, framing it as the real risk looming over the Russian position in the conflict.
In the same discourse, Kadyrov emphasized his stance that fear should not be directed toward foreign currency, equipment, or armaments. He asserted a confidence in Russia’s own resilience and resoluteness, insisting that these external tools do not intimidate or deter the country, and that there is no reason to fear the broader military or economic pressures.
Earlier remarks from Kadyrov noted that on January 7 he traveled from Chechnya to the zone designated for a special military operation, noting the arrival of roughly 300 OMON fighters. He described the movement of these forces as a visible demonstration of continued commitment to the operational efforts within the region, underscoring the ongoing deployment of security personnel in the area since the outset of the operation.