Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has garnered attention after posting a video of himself driving a Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a machine gun, claiming it would greatly benefit Russian soldiers in Ukraine. Military experts, however, have criticized the vehicle as impractical for battlefield use, questioning where it could be recharged in combat zones like the Donbas. Kadyrov, a close ally of Putin, asserted that Chechnya obtained the Cybertruck from Elon Musk, a claim Musk vehemently denied, even using derogatory language to refute the idea of donating it to Kadyrov. Despite Kadyrov's claims that over 43,000 Chechen fighters have supported the Russian effort in Ukraine, analysts describe his assertions as likely exaggerated and part of a publicity stunt. Experts note that the Cybertruck's features may not translate effectively to military utility, emphasizing its impracticality in real combat situations. Kadyrov's recent actions are seen as a continuation of his propensity for flamboyant displays, rather than genuine military strategy.