Chechen President Kadyrov’s Upload of Mainland Armored Car Raises Concerns for Military Action in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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The Wall Street Journal (The Wall Street Journal) reported today that a video was uploaded on the Telegram account of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ally Ramzan Kadyrov on the encrypted communication software Telegram account on the 7th. Armed 8 armored personnel carriers.Kadyrov inUkraineRussia provided troops and equipment in the war, but the purpose of these Continental armored vehicles is still uncertain.

The “Tiger” armored personnel carriers, which appear to be designed for limited military operations and police riot operations, have a multi-purpose function, can be mounted on the roof, and are manufactured by Shaanxi Baoji Special Purpose Vehicle Factory, a military contractor in northern China.

Video of Continental armored vehicles in Chechnya has raised other concerns, including Kadyrov’s intentions in uploading the video.

Shaanxi Baoji Special Purpose Vehicle Factory did not respond to emailed questions. The Mainland Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it was not aware of the matter, and emphasized that China abides by its policy of “no fire, no fuel”. The Kremlin did not immediately respond to a request for comment today.

Analysts believe that this light armored vehicle is more similar to a Humvee than a tank, and its source and parties are closely watching the mainland in this war.Russo-Ukrainian Warpositions in Ukraine, their symbolic value may be higher than military value if they appear in Ukraine. The Journal could not confirm when or how they entered Chechnya or for what purpose.

BeijingOpposing the West’s efforts to isolate Russia, it also strengthened trade relations with Moscow by exporting more cars, etc., and echoed some of Russia’s wartime propaganda. Instead of arming Russia during the Ukraine war, however, China has posed as a regional peacemaker.

The appearance of mainland equipment in Kadyrov’s film has attracted attention in military circles. “Absolutely, without a doubt, it’s a Continental Tiger. There’s no doubt about it, and They must have reached Chechnya.”

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, armored vehicles were China’s second largest military export last year, with an export value of US$392 million, second only to aircraft at US$703 million. Statistics show that China has exported Tiger armored vehicles to many countries, from Afghanistan and Cambodia to the Bahamas and Tanzania.