Vladimir Putin's ally and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has signed a contract with the Russian Defence Ministry allowing it control over Akhmat Group of Special forces. This comes after the Wagner group refused to sign the contract. As per the new Russian law, these volunteer units will now come under Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's command. The Akhmat Group has been on the forefront of Russia's offensive in Maryinka in east Ukraine's Donetsk region. Watch this video for more details.
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