Kadyrov's Son's Assault Sparks Controversy and Support
TL;DR
Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia's Chechen Republic, released a video on Telegram showing his 15-year-old son, Adam Kadyrov, beating a prisoner accused of burning the Quran. Kadyrov praised his son's actions, stating that he was proud of him for showing "honor" and "dignity." The prisoner, Nikita Zhuravel, was arrested for the alleged Quran burning and sent to Chechnya for prosecution. Officials in Chechnya, including members of parliament, praised the younger Kadyrov for his actions. The incident has sparked an investigation into the prisoner abuse.
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