Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has added 3,000 former Wagner mercenaries to his forces, potentially to strengthen his army and have a significant impact in Ukraine. There are speculations about Kadyrov's motives, including defending Putin against a coup or establishing Chechnya's independence if Putin dies.
Key Points
3,000 former Wagner mercenaries join Chechen forces
Speculations about Kadyrov's intentions, including defending Putin or establishing Chechnya's independence
Kadyrov integrates mercenaries to strengthen his 'personal army'
Pros
Strengthens Chechen armed forces
May have significant impact in Ukraine
Cons
Raises questions about Kadyrov's motives and potential power plays