Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov recently addressed the media regarding a traffic accident involving his third son, Adam. Kadyrov labeled the reports circulating about the incident as false and issued a video on his Telegram channel to demonstrate that Adam was unharmed. The video shows Kadyrov dining with trusted aides, including Vismurat Aliyev, as they engage in conversation in Chechen. Kadyrov's dismissive attitude towards the media's portrayal of the accident suggests a desire to maintain control over the narrative surrounding his family's image and the public perception of safety in Chechnya.

In the video, Adam can be seen wearing a grey camouflage uniform adorned with two medals, implying a status or recognition within the Chechen security apparatus, which has been a point of pride for Kadyrov. Despite there being little evidence to support the presence of any serious incident, Kadyrov's insistence on portraying his son as alive and well appears to be a strategic move to reinforce his authority and legitimacy among his constituents, who are keenly aware of Kadyrov's strongman reputation.

This situation reflects larger issues surrounding media freedom and the relationship between the Chechen government and the news outlets that report on it. By labeling journalistic accounts as