The son of brutal Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov is said to be fighting for life in a Moscow hospital after being serious injured in a high speed car crash.
Adam Kadyrov, 18, the chosen successor to lead the Republic of Chechnya, is believed to have been airlifted to hospital from the city of Grozny after becoming embroiled in a multi-vehicle pile-up.
Local media reports indicate he had been travelling in the car with a group of people at "very high speed" before the vehicle hit an "obstacle".
He is said to have arrived at Grozny's Republican Clinical Hospital in a coma before being rushed via helicopter to a facility in the Russian capital.
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A Russian state-linked aircraft, alongside with a plane tied to Mr Kadyrov, were reported to have landed at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport within minutes of each other on Sunday morning.
The Chechen authorities have yet to comment on the speculation that the life of their future leader is hanging by a thread.
Vast swathes of Grozny, which is the Chechen capital, are said to have been closed off, with severe traffic jams bringing the city to a standstill according to local media reports.
The news of the 18-year-old's dire state comes just one week after his father was believed to have fallen into a coma.
Adam Kadyrov, 18, is believed to have been airlifted to hospital from the city of Grozny
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The 49-year-old, who has served as head of Russia's Chechen Republic since 2007, is believed to be gravely ill and suffering from kidney failure.
While doctors have not confirmed any details surrounding the severity of his condition, local reports say Mr Kadyrov's relatives rushed to his bedside as fears behind the scenes grow.
It is believed he is currently undergoing dialysis at a private clinic in the semi-autonomous Muslim republic.
The Chechen leader has 15 children with three polygamous wives, and has packed his administration with several of them.
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The 18-year-old is said to be the warlord's 'favourite' child and is Chechnya's head of security
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Last month, the Chechen leader appeared to hint at his own demise, saying: "I don't want to live into old age...I want to pass away while everyone loves and respects me."
The 18-year-old is said to be the warlord's "favourite" child and has served as Chechnya's head of security since April 2025.
He rose to prominence in November 2023, aged just 15, when a video circulated of him beating a prisoner who was accused of setting fire to the Koran.
The footage was condemned by several pro-Putin figures, however his father praised his son's actions.
Vladimir Putin allegedly gave his blessing at Adam's wedding last year
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Mr Kadyrov said Adam had "adult ideals of honour, dignity, and the defence of his religion" after the brutal assault.
Last year, the 18-year old is said to have married to a female relative of a high-ranking Chechen politician, however the identity the bride has not been disclosed.
There is speculation that his wife may be the granddaughter of State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov, who would have been just 14 at the time of the wedding.
Vladimir Putin gave his blessing at the ceremony, saying: "I wish him, his wife, and your whole family all the best, happiness, health, and prosperity. Don't mistreat them, or they'll complain to me."
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