comment by HRC member Merkacheva: Society: Russia: Lenta.ru

Member Human Rights Council Russia (HRC) Eva Merkacheva called criticism of the head strange Investigative Committee of Russia Alexandra Bastrykina and manager Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia Vladimir Kolokoltsev from the head Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov. Words from the head of the Russian region she commented in a conversation with Lenta.ru.

Previously Kadyrov statedthat Bastrykin and Kolokoltsev are “out of place.” This is how the Chechen leader spoke about the case of 14-year-old Muslim Murdiev. A criminal case has been opened against the teenager on four counts related to a fight in the Khodynskoye Pole park. Kadyrov stressed that the Chechen authorities and human rights activists have been working on this case for a long time. In addition, the head of the republic clarified that the trial in the teenager’s case will take place on December 18. The politician expressed confidence that Murdiev will soon be released.

A member of the Human Rights Council inquired about the stages of the investigation into the case of the attack on Milashina

Merkacheva clarified that she was not familiar with the materials of this criminal case, but admitted that, since the head of Chechnya is talking about this, there could indeed be violations in the minor’s case.

Also, according to her, it is unknown at what stage of the investigation the case of the attack on journalist Elena Milashina and lawyer is at Alexandra Nemova. “It seems that if you ask questions to the head of the entire Investigative Committee of Russia and the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you must proceed from the fact that you yourself clearly stand on the position of the rule of law, that in our country it is indiscriminate. We have a single country, a single criminal code. The same right must be defended for everyone. I would like to remind you of this,” Merkacheva concluded.

Earlier, the head of Chechnya criticized Bastrykin for his words about terrorists

This is not Kadyrov’s first public statement addressed to the head of the Investigative Committee. In the summer of 2024 he advised Bastrykin should be more careful with statements about terrorists. This happened after the head of the RF IC, during a speech at the International Youth Legal Forum in June, St. Petersburg discussed the wearing of niqabs in Russia and recalled the latest terrorist attacks.

Then the leader of Chechnya advised Bastrykin to be extremely careful when calling the criminals Islamists. “I have said many times and emphasize once again that Muslims have not committed and are not committing terrorist acts. At the same time, I really hope that Alexander Bastrykin will no longer compare Islam with terrorism,” he said.

Kadyrov noted that if high-ranking officials allow themselves such statements, it will end extremely badly for the socio-political situation in the country.

The Russian Colonel General was repeatedly criticized by Kadyrov

In addition, Colonel General was repeatedly criticized by Kadyrov Alexey Lapin. So, on October 1, 2022, he accused military leader in the withdrawal of troops from Krasny Liman.

In addition, the head of Chechnya claimed that Lapin “is holed up in Lugansk” “How can you quickly manage units while being 150 km away from them? Due to the lack of basic military logistics, today we have abandoned several settlements and a large section of territory,” said Mr. Kadyrov, calling Lapin a mediocrity and emphasizing that “army nepotism will not lead to good things.”

Later the head of Chechnya again spoke with criticism of Lapin. He said that for several days he tried to establish contact with the general. “But my guys can’t find him. Shouldn’t the commander be in his place and in touch with his colleagues?” he asked.

Kadyrov invited his critics to die with dignity

Two years ago, during a direct line, answering a question about forgiveness of critics and Chechens participating in hostilities on the side UkraineKadyrov wished his critics deserve to die. He pointed out that people have the right to criticize others, but some people violate red lines and pry into other people’s personal lives. According to Kadyrov, it is easier to forgive a person who fights on the side of the enemy than someone who chats on social networks. He also said that in Ukraine there are “bloggers with machine guns” who have begun to “say what is not necessary.”

“We invited them to meet and did not hide our location. But they never showed their battalions and regiments, which bear great names. There are no warriors there, there are all talkers led by [экс-эмиссаром чеченских сепаратистов Ахмедом] Zakayev. They are traitors to the people and religion, their existence in the republic will harm us. I suggest they, if not live, then at least die with dignity – choose a point at the location of the special military operation and meet us there,” Kadyrov concluded.