The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, requested to be relieved of his duties, news agency Chechnya Today reports.
Kadyrov was responding to rumors suggesting he may step down from his post. He also spoke about the topic of a possible successor.
"I myself am asking to be relieved of my position. Someone else will have their own initiatives, their own vision. I hope my request will be supported," Kadyrov said. He did not specify to whom the request to resign was addressed.