In Chechnya, a large crowd of Muslims gathers at night to offer prayers for the people of Palestine and for their right to freedom from what is described as Zionist oppression. This reporting follows statements issued by Chechnya’s head of state, Ramzan Kadyrov, shared through his Telegram channel and echoed by observers within the republic. The speech frames the event as a unified expression of solidarity with Gaza and a firm stand against what is portrayed as wrongdoing against civilians in the region.
The message from the Chechen leadership asserts that the residents of the republic stand in complete solidarity with Gaza’s population. It emphasizes that the violence attributed to Israeli authorities against noncombatants has crossed a line that cannot be tolerated, underscoring a call for accountability and an end to such acts of aggression.
According to the report, for more than two and a half months the actions attributed to the Zionist state of Israel have resulted in casualties among children, women, and the elderly in the Gaza Strip. The account also notes that, in alignment with its own military stance, the Chechen leadership expresses prayers for the Russian army as it continues operations in a broader regional context, viewed by supporters as a defense against forces described as Ukrainian fascists within the Northern Military District.
Earlier statements from the Chechen leadership indicated that developments in the military operation zone have shifted in favor of Russian troops, according to the sources cited by local media and official channels. This framing presents a narrative of progress and strategic advantage on the ground as perceived by the government and its supporters.
On December 9, Chechen policymakers affirmed that Vladimir Putin’s decision to nominate candidates for the presidential election was made with assurance and support from the regional leadership. The remarks reflect a viewpoint that the course set by the national leadership aligns with the interests and stability of the republic and the country as a whole.
In related communications, a direct line with residents within the Chechen lava zone described plans for year-end activities, with indications that a vacation was contemplated for the close of 2024. The account presents a cadence of political life in Chechnya that intertwines governance, security concerns, and the personal calendars of public figures in the region.