Kadyrov suggests either temporarily canceling Russia’s presidential election or putting only Putin on the ballot

Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov suggested temporarily cancelling Russia’s upcoming presidential election in 2024 due to the “special military operation.” Kadyrov said this during a flashmob in Grozny in honor of Vladimir Putin’s birthday.

“I suggest that now, while the SVO is underway, we unanimously make the decision to have one candidate in the elections — Mr. Vladimir Putin. Or temporarily cancel the elections because we have no other person who can now protect out country,” said Kadyrov.