Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is known for his affinity for luxury goods. He wore a 2,370 euro jacket from Louis Vuitton last summer.
The ruthless leader used to wear tracksuits to official appointments. A meeting with Putin changed his demeanor forever, political scientist Lukas Aubin said. The battle suit represents an important aspect of Chechen society, he added. The luxurious clothing with a camouflage pattern clearly distinguishes Kadyro from the soldiers of Russia and Chechnya on the front lines of the Ukrainian war.