Leader of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov has requested to be relieved of his duties, he told Chechnya Today news agency.

Kadyrov made the remarks in response to circulating rumors about his possible resignation.

“I myself am asking to be relieved of my duties. Someone else will have their own initiative, their own vision. I hope that my request will be supported”, - said Kadyrov.

He did not specify who he had specifically addressed regarding his dismissal.