A feared Chechen warlord who loves wearing Prada and is one of Vladimir Putin ’s closest allies is believed to have taken charge of Russia ’s mission to blitz Mariupol.
Ramzan Kadyrov, known for his love of using cruel mediaeval tortures against his enemies, has been promoted to Lt-General in the national guard.
In the past the West has suspected him of ordering a number of extra-judicial killings outside Russia, which he has always denied.
