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Canonical ID: Q217115 · Entity type: Person (reference)
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Person:notes | President of the Republic of Chechnya. Kadyrov made statements in support of the illegal annexation of Crimea and in support of the armed insurgency in Ukraine. He stated, inter alia, on 14 June 2014 that he “will do anything to help revive Crimea”. In that context, he was awarded the medal for “the liberation of Crimea” by the Acting Head of the Autonomous “Republic of Crimea” for the support he provided to the unlawful annexation of Crimea. In addition, on 1 June 2014 he expressed his readiness to send 74 000 Chechen volunteers to Ukraine if requested to do so. Member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party. Kadyrov is one of the most outspoken supporters of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Kadyrov is responsible for the creation and deployment of several military units in Ukraine. Therefore, he actively supports and implements actions and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Ukraine. | ch_seco_sanctions | ch-seco-28226 | ||||