Kadyrov receives rank and a maroon beret

Oct 3

Vremya reports a Grozny ceremony at which Viktor Zolotov presents Ramzan Kadyrov with army-general shoulder boards under a presidential decree. Zolotov says the maroon beret recognizes Kadyrov's contribution to special forces and the National Guard. Kadyrov thanks Zolotov for visiting and supporting troops and says additional honors bring greater responsibility. The decree's signing date is not supplied.

On October 3, 2026, in Grozny, Viktor Zolotov presents Ramzan Kadyrov with army-general shoulder boards under Putin's decree and a maroon beret for contributions to special forces and the National Guard. In the official recording, Zolotov credits Kadyrov with security work and the war effort, and in a press exchange cites fighting terrorism and armed groups, public and internal security, and supplying frontline personnel, equipment, weapons and resources to both the Defense Ministry and National Guard. Those merits are Zolotov's assessment. Kadyrov calls the promotion an advance carrying great responsibility and thanks Zolotov for personal troop support, visits and the honors. Vremya's compatible report also airs his view that more ranks and honors bring greater responsibility. The decree's signature date is not established.