Chechen Leader Kadyrov in Critical Condition Amid Worsening Health Issues

Ukrainian intelligence reports Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is in critical condition due to ongoing health issues.
Kadyrov has faced worsening kidney problems and recently blamed his doctor for his declining health.
Kadyrov is a close ally of Putin and has supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The U.S. sanctioned Kadyrov last month for deporting Ukrainian children from occupied areas.
Kadyrov was rumored to have killed his doctor, accusing him of poisoning and worsening his health.

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