Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov made headlines over the weekend after a video surfaced of him driving a Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a mounted machine gun. The clip, shared on Kadyrov's Telegram channel, showed him cruising in the stainless steel-clad vehicle before showcasing the machine gun in the truck bed, complete with ammunition belts.
In his enthusiastic post, Kadyrov praised the Cybertruck as 'undoubtedly one of the best cars in the world' and expressed his admiration for the vehicle, stating that he 'literally fell in love' with it. He further announced his intention to donate the Cybertruck to Russian forces involved in the conflict in Ukraine, referring to the vehicle as a 'cyberbeast' that would provide significant advantages to the troops.
While Kadyrov claimed to have received the Cybertruck from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, this information has not been independently verified. Attempts to reach Tesla for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
Seizing the opportunity presented by the video, Kadyrov extended an invitation to Musk to visit Chechnya, suggesting that such a trip would likely be welcomed by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Additionally, he hinted at the possibility of collaborating on new developments that could support ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
Ramzan Kadyrov, who has faced sanctions from the U.S. due to alleged human rights violations, continues to attract attention with his unconventional displays of power and affinity for cutting-edge technology.
