Joseph Muscat vs Ramzan Kadyrov

Muscat became Prime Minister of Malta in March 2013, leading the Labour Party to a landslide victory. His campaign focused on economic growth, anti-corruption, and social liberalization.

Muscat's government launched the Individual Investor Programme, selling Maltese citizenship for a

Muscat won a second term in the 2017 snap election, called after a scandal involving his wife's Panama company. His Labour Party increased its majority, despite the controversy.

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated by a car bomb on October 16, 2017. She had been investigating corruption involving Muscat's associates, leading to a major political crisis and allegations of a cover-up.

Muscat resigned as Prime Minister in January 2020, following months of protests over the Caruana Galizia murder investigation. His resignation came after the arrest of businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was implicated in the murder.

Ramzan Kadyrov was appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin as the head of the Chechen Republic. He succeeded his father Akhmad Kadyrov, who was assassinated in 2004. This appointment solidified his control over Chechnya.

Kadyrov oversaw the massive reconstruction of Grozny, the Chechen capital destroyed during the wars. New buildings, mosques, and infrastructure were built using federal funds. The city was transformed into a modern urban center.

Kadyrov was accused by human rights organizations of overseeing extrajudicial killings, torture, and forced disappearances of his political opponents. These allegations were widely reported but denied by his administration.

Kadyrov implemented strict anti-LGBTQ policies in Chechnya, including arrests and torture of suspected homosexuals. These actions were condemned internationally but supported by the Russian government.

Kadyrov sent Chechen troops to support the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He publicly declared loyalty to Putin and claimed his forces were fighting against Ukrainian nationalism. This involvement expanded his military role.