Putin Ally Ramzan Kadyrov Suffering From Pancreatic Necrosis: Report
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Ramzan Kadyrov has ruled Chechnya with an iron fist since Mr Putin formally appointed him in 2007.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin who leads Chechnya, has been living with pancreatic necrosis, the Moscow Times said in a report. Kadyrov was diagnose with the disease five years ago, the outlet further said citing sources at the Moscow presidential hospital where he was allegedly treated. The Kremlin has now started working on a succession plan to maintain stability in the region in the wake of his deteriorating condition. Kadyrov's forces have been fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine.
Last year, claims circulated on social media claiming Kadyrov was suffering from kidney problems, prompting him to appear in videos to dispel the rumours.
Quoting Novaya Gazeta Europe, the Moscow Times report said that doctors had initially diagnosed Kadyrov with acute pancreatic necrosis - a serious condition that can lead to death - in January 2019.
