The Chechen Link to Russian Activist's Death - Stratfor: There are countless explanations for what is taking place. Putin's honoring Kadyrov just as the Chechen leader re-entered the FSB's sites is a key development. It is possible that Putin wanted to make sure the FSB knows that Kadyrov is a loyalist and cannot be removed from his position in Chechnya for fear is destabilization. And it is possible that during their meeting, Patrushev wanted to ensure that Kadyrov knows his place. Adding to the confusion is Putin's disappearance from the public eye for days and his cancellation of many meetings. In addition, Kadyrov's only other ally in the Kremlin, Putin's advisor Vladislav Surkov, left Russia for a sudden vacation with his family in Hong Kong on the very day the media noticed Putin's disappearance.
There are countless explanations for what is taking place. Putin's honoring Kadyrov just as the Chechen leader re-entered the FSB's sites is a key development. It is possible that Putin wanted to make sure the FSB knows that Kadyrov is a loyalist and cannot be removed from his position in Chechnya for fear is destabilization. And it is possible that during their meeting, Patrushev wanted to ensure that Kadyrov knows his place. Adding to the confusion is Putin's disappearance from the public eye for days and his cancellation of many meetings. In addition, Kadyrov's only other ally in the Kremlin, Putin's advisor Vladislav Surkov, left Russia for a sudden vacation with his family in Hong Kong on the very day the media noticed Putin's disappearance. The Chechen Link to Russian Activist's Death Analysis MARCH 17, 2015 | 09:08 GMT Print Text Size Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with Chechen President Ramzan Ka