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Kadyrov submitted documents to participate in the elections for the head of Chechnya.

Caucasian Knot

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July 8, 2026

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The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, visited the election commission of the republic and submitted documents to participate in the elections on the unified voting day, September 20.

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Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 9, 2026

The names of two potential rivals of Kadyrov in the elections for the head of Chechnya have been announced.

The Electoral Commission of Chechnya accepted documents from two candidates for the position of head of the region - the chairman of the Public Chamber of Chechnya, Ismail Denilkhanov, and a deputy of the republican parliament, Khalid Nakaev.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ramzan Kadyrov Nominated for Another Term as Chechnya's Leader

Ramzan Kadyrov has been nominated for another term as head of Russia's Chechen Republic after delegates at the 42nd conference of the regional branch of the United Russia party unanimously supported his candidacy. The announcement was made by Chechen Parliament Speaker Magomed Daudov, who said the decision reflected the high level of public trust in the incumbent regional leader. In his congratulatory remarks, Daudov referred to Kadyrov as a dear brother and a national leader, describing his nomination as a natural decision. Kadyrov Says He Is Running 'Out of Necessity' Commenting on the nomination, Kadyrov said he was entering the election out of necessity.

Meduza.io

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kadyrov claimed a video showed him ‘7 kilometers from Kyiv’ in the early days of the full-scale war. An investigation found it was actually filmed in a secret Chechen prison.

A video of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov meeting with Chechen commanders “near Kyiv” — circulated by Chechen media at the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine — was actually filmed in Chechnya, according to a major investigation by the independent Russian investigative outlet Novaya Gazeta Europe into how Kadyrov’s army operates.

Civil Georgia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Political Groups in Occupied Tskhinvali Endorse Kambolov’s Candidacy in ‘Presidential Vote’

Several political groups in occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia joined an initiative group that endorsed the candidacy of Marat Kambolov, the de facto acting leader, to run in the so-called early “presidential vote” slated for September 18, following the resignation of Alan Gagloev on June 23. Kambolov, a North Ossetia-born longtime Russian official, was appointed as Tskhinvali’s

Guinee news

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· Jun 21, 2026

Mory Kaba sort les griffes : « Nous sommes de l’opposition [parlementaire] »

À peine les résultats définitifs des élections législatives et communales validés par la Cour suprême, le président du Parti Avenir de la Guinée Nouvelle (AGN), Mory Kaba, a donné le ton de la prochaine législature. Lors d’une conférence de presse animée ce dimanche 21 juin 2026 au siège de son parti, le nouveau député n’a []

The Moscow Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Branded ‘Foreign Agent’

The designation comes nearly a month after Nadezhdin submitted documents to run for Russia’s lower-house State Duma in September. Foreign agents are barred from running for any elected office under Russian law.

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Related coverage for "Kadyrov submitted documents to participate in the elections for the head of Chechnya.": Caucasian Knot — The names of two potential rivals of Kadyrov in the elections for the head of Chechnya have been announced.. PravdaReport — Ramzan Kadyrov Nominated for Another Term as Chechnya's Leader. Meduza.io — Kadyrov claimed a video showed him ‘7 kilometers from Kyiv’ in the early days of the full-scale war. An investigation found it was actually filmed in a secret Chechen prison.. Civil Georgia — Political Groups in Occupied Tskhinvali Endorse Kambolov’s Candidacy in ‘Presidential Vote’. Guinee news — Mory Kaba sort les griffes : « Nous sommes de l’opposition [parlementaire] ». The Moscow Times — Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Branded ‘Foreign Agent’