Chechnya’s head of Government resigns

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced the head of the North Caucasus region’s government Muslim Khuchiyev has stepped down.

The Chechen leader explained that Muslim Khuchiyev resigned as chairman of the government of the republic of Chechnya in connection with his transfer to another job.

“I’m confident that he’ll show all his best qualities and demonstrate high professionalism at his new place [of work],” Kadyrov said.

Isa Tumkhadzhiyev will serve as acting head of Chechnya’s government.