Kadyrov's Baku visit raises asylum speculation amid Putin succession fears

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov was received with unusual ceremony in Baku, reportedly accompanied by Azerbaijani President Aliyev's sons, fueling speculation he is seeking asylum abroad. A former intelligence agent claims Kadyrov may be preparing for a post-Putin scenario, with the UAE also reportedly involved. The visit's purpose is unconfirmed, but the optics suggest contingency planning by a key Russian regional figure.