Putin ally, Chechen head Kadyrov taking 'long vacation' after 15 years in power
The longtime ruler has been accused by advocacy groups of overseeing and turning a blind eye to abductions, torture and killings as well as suppressing political opposition.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov at his residence near Moscow, Russia August 31, 2019(photo credit: REUTERS)ByROMAN MEITAV