Chechnya: Ramzan Kadyrov, supported by Putin, wins a fifth term with 99.85% of the votes

Ramzan Kadyrov won a fifth term as head of Chechnya with 99.85% of the votes, according to the Russian Central Election Commission. The voting took place from September 18 to 20, alongside the Russian legislative elections, with two candidates, Ismail Denilkhanov and Khalid Nakayev, each receiving 0.05% of the votes. Kadyrov, supported by Vladimir Putin, has consolidated his power since 2007, benefiting from significant regional autonomy and federal funding.