Chechnya’s president, Ramzan Kadyrov, has signaled his intention to seek another term in the presidential elections, a statement carried by Grozny Inform through regional channels. The news underscores a firm resolve from the Chechen leadership as the political landscape ahead of the vote begins to take shape on the ground.
Speaking during a regional government meeting, Kadyrov declared that when the time comes, he will head to the polls again, God willing, and, if the people choose him, he will continue to serve. His remarks framed a continuation of his governance and emphasized a commitment to public mandate as the foundation of his political future.
Kadyrov also addressed rumors about possible attempts to replace him. He urged residents not to trust speculation that he would be discharged or that someone else would be appointed to govern Chechnya. He stressed clearly that there is no push for a vacancy and that he would not tolerate any pressure to step aside, insisting that the people’s selection remains the barometer of leadership in the republic.
Ramzan Kadyrov has led the Republic of Chechnya since 2007. In the 2021 regional and national landscape, official tallies showed him winning with an overwhelming 99.7 percent of the vote, a result that he and supporters highlighted as a reflection of strong local backing. His current term is set to conclude in 2026, marking a continued phase of his long tenure in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin commented that the eventual outcomes of the Chechen vote will become clearer when reflection is given to Kadyrov’s early political work and the transformation Grozny underwent under his leadership as he assumed direction of the region. The assessment suggests a continuity of policy and presence that observers link to the region’s stability and development path.
In a note that appears to reflect prior statements, it is stated that Kadyrov has previously declared he would not run for president of Russia. This clarification points to the distinction often drawn between regional leadership in Chechnya and the national presidential arena, alongside the ongoing dialogue about political roles and limits in Russia’s federal system.