Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a stunning and controversial call for the United States to target Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, following Washington’s unprecedented operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Zelensky suggested that a similar move against Kadyrov could send a powerful message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and potentially accelerate negotiations to end the Ukraine war. His remarks have triggered fierce backlash from Moscow, with Kadyrov launching a blistering personal attack on Zelensky — accusing him of cowardice, attempting to sabotage peace efforts, and hiding behind Washington.