Moscow – AFP
The President of the Russian Republic of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov announced on Monday that three of his teenage sons will join the fight in Ukraine; Where he called for the use of nuclear weapons.
Ramzan Kadyrov said on “Telegram” that his sons Ahmed, Eli and Adam, whose ages are 16, 15 and 14, had been receiving military training for a “long time” to learn how to use “various types of weapons.” “It’s time (for them) to show up for a real fight, I can’t help but commend their determination,” he added. And they will soon go to the front line in the most difficult areas of the vectors.”
According to his official website, the Chechen leader has 14 children, but he may have more, according to Russian media. In another post, Monday, he wrote: “I have always believed that the main task of a father is to teach his children devotion and defend their family, their people and their country. Whoever wants peace, prepares for war!”
Kadyrov, who used to make controversial statements on Saturday, called for the use of “limited nuclear weapons” in Ukraine; Where the Russian forces are facing field difficulties in several areas and had to withdraw from the strategic town of Lyman.
“In my opinion, more decisive measures should be taken, up to the declaration of martial law in the border areas and the use of nuclear weapons of limited capacity,” Kadyrov said in a message on Telegram. The Chechen leader also criticized the Russian general in charge of operations around the city of Lyman, Alexander Lapin, saying that he did not provide “communications” and “the necessary supply of ammunition” to the soldiers who were defending the city in eastern Ukraine.
The Kremlin, for its part, considered, Monday, that Kadyrov’s call for the use of nuclear weapons of limited force was motivated by emotion.
“In difficult times, in spite of everything, emotions must be excluded from any assessment (of the situation),” said Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov. We prefer to conduct well-thought-out and objective assessments.” praised Kadyrov’s “heroic contribution” to the attack on Ukraine; He sent hundreds or even thousands of Chechens to take part in the fighting.
In recent weeks, the Kremlin has threatened to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was the United States that set a “precedent” by using atomic weapons once morest Japan in 1945.