Since Chechen leader Kadyrov was rumored to be seriously ill, Putin has replaced many of Kadyrov's old ministries and plans to reorganize the Chechen government. And a terrorist attack in Dagestan some time ago gave Kadyrov the opportunity to show himself to Putin. He sent his nephew to the North Caucasus as secretary of the Security Council to prove his innocence to Putin.
(Head of the Dagestan region, Sergei Melkov, visited the scene after the terrorist attack)
A few days ago, Chechen leader Kadyrov announced that he would appoint his 27-year-old nephew, Hamzat Kadyrov, to Russia's northern Caucasus region to serve as secretary of the Republic's Security Council.
The so-called northern Caucasus mainly refers to the southern part of Russia, the region north of the Caucasus Mountains and east of the Black Sea.
Dagestan in Russia is located in the northeastern part of the Caucasus Mountains and is part of the northern Caucasus region.
Kadyrov's nephew held the post of secretary of the Republic's Security Council, and his main responsibilities included coordinating the security affairs of the various levels of government in the republic, as well as assisting in the work of counter-terrorism, fire prevention, and the police.
This is reminiscent of a terrorist attack in Dagestan not so long ago. It is possible that Kadyrov's arrangement for his nephew to take charge of security in Dagestan was deliberate.
Last month, a terrorist attack in Dagestan killed 21 people and injured several others. When the police followed up on the incident, they found that the terrorist attackers were linked to senior local officials.
The two terrorists who shot and killed the Dagestan policeman were not only the sons of the local head of the Sergokala district, Margomed Omarov, but also belonged to a major Russian party, and the chairman of the party was Dmitry Medvedev.
At the same time, recently, the leader of Dagestan also announced after investigating the attack that the attack could be attributed to "international terrorists" and that foreign forces were involved in the attack.
This has made many people think that "the Russian government and even the top level of the government have been infiltrated by the United States and Western forces", and the Putin government really has to be on guard against this.
(Chechen leader Kadyrov)
As for Kadyrov, in recent years, Putin has been reshuffling the Chechen government step by step.
Chechen Prime Minister Khuchiyev has previously announced his resignation, including Kadyrov's old ministry Adam Delimkhanov has also been transferred to Putin's side, and the power of Kadyrov's party is being diluted step by step.
There are two main reasons why Putin suddenly reshuffled the Chechen government when Kadyrov was seriously ill.
First, there is the question of history. There is a long-standing national contradiction and independence conflict between Chechnya and Russia, which is a deep-rooted historical legacy. Chechnya has twice waged wars of independence in the past, and there has been a fierce conflict with Russia, which has cast a shadow on both sides. Fearing that Chechnya will seek independence again, Putin's government can also strengthen its control and control over Chechnya through a government reshuffle.
Secondly, there is the question of the constitution of Chechen rights. Chechnya enjoys a high degree of autonomy and special status within the Russian Federation, which to a certain extent also restricts the ruling power of the Russian government. In addition, the Kadyrov family has been in control of the Chechen regime for a long time, and its power and status have also been questioned and dissatisfied by the Chechen people. By reshuffling Chechnya, Putin can readjust the power structure in Chechnya and strengthen his control over Chechnya.
(Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev)
But of course, Kadyrov does not want to sit back and watch the power of his party and family be diluted step by step, and he must retain it.
Therefore, Kadyrov sent his nephew to control the North Caucasus with the following three intentions.
First of all, the terrorist attack in Kyrgyzstan and exposed the background of the possible involvement of high-level Russian officials behind it. By transferring his nephew to Dagestan, Kadyrov would be able to demonstrate to Putin the loyalty of Kadyrov's party.
In addition, the arrangement of family members in important security roles can also show that the Kadyrov family and the relevant high-level leaders in Dagestan are not the same faction, and are willing to actively participate in the fight against terrorism and maintain regional security.
Second, in the face of terrorist attacks of great concern at home and abroad, Kadyrov demonstrated his strong leadership and ability to deal with complex problems through swift and decisive action. This would not only bolster public support for his party, but also boost the opinion of Putin and other politicians about his party.
At such a critical moment, Kadyrov's demonstration of his family's loyalty to the Russian Federation and willingness to serve the country can also help him increase his personal and family political capital. This will not only help allay Putin's misgivings about Chechnya, but also garner more political support and rewards for Kadyrov in the future.
Moreover, Kadyrov's move is also actively proving to Putin that Chechnya is not "harboring evil intentions" as the outside world has inferred.
(Russian President Vladimir Putin)
The Kadyrov family's deep roots and influence in the North Caucasus, especially in Chechnya, make them a key player in maintaining security and stability in the region. By being actively involved in regional security affairs, Kadyrov is also able to protect his position from threats from within and outside the country, while demonstrating to the Russian government that they are indispensable partners.
In short, the terrorist attack in Dagestan can be regarded as a "godsend" for Kadyrov, giving him a chance to "prove his innocence" to Putin, and as for how the situation of Kadyrov's party will develop in the future, it remains to be further observed and confirmed.