Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a Muslim, has warned he will "deal with countries that blaspheme the Koran" after he is "done" in Ukraine.
Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Russia's Chechen Republic, expressed outrage on August 18 over the Koran-burning protests in Europe. He called the situation an "unprecedented challenge" to the Muslim world that risks escalating beyond repair.
"Where are the leaders of Muslim countries? Why do they ignore the desecration of our holy books and do not take any significant steps to protect Muslims and our religion? Are they more afraid of the reaction and sanctions from the United States and Europe than the wrath of the Almighty?" Kadyrov wrote on Telegram.
Chechen Republic leader Ramzan Kadyrov speaks to his troops in Grozny, Russia on February 25. Photo: Reuters .
"Once we finish in Ukraine, we will move on to deal with those countries that have desecrated the Koran," the Chechen leader declared, affirming that Muslims in Russia will not let this situation continue.
Kadyrov said Chechnya had about 10,000 soldiers fighting in Ukraine, with 15,000 waiting for orders to march. He said Chechnya had about 30,000-50,000 volunteers and heavy weapons ready to go to the Ukrainian battlefield. "I have full confidence that Russia will win," he said.
Chechnya is located in southwestern Russia, with a majority Muslim population. Ramzan Kadyrov is the son of the late Chechen leader, Muslim cleric Akhmad Kadyrov, who was assassinated in a bomb attack in 2004. Kadyrov was elected leader of Chechnya in 2007 with the support of Moscow and has been in power for nearly two decades.
In recent times, there have been several Koran burning protests in European countries such as Sweden and Denmark. Both countries have said they regret the actions but cannot prevent them due to rules protecting freedom of speech.
After facing fierce reactions from Turkey and some Middle Eastern countries, Denmark said on July 30 that it would consider legal measures to stop protests related to the burning of the Koran, citing security concerns. The Swedish Prime Minister also agreed with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that the situation was very dangerous.
Thanh Danh (According to RT )
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