Russian neo-Nazi Alexey Milchakov had been traditionally a fierce critic of Chechen "Akhmat" units whom he accused of impunity, various form of abuse and crimes against ethnically Russian units (ironic, granted that Milchakov himself is a war criminal enjoying total impunity). On 7 January 2025 however an unexpected video was posted by "Akhmat" commander Apti Alaudinov, where Milchakov, sitting in the tight embrace of a large "Akhmat" soldier, clenching his teeth, assures of his great friendship. Milchakov confirmed the meeting took place and told his fans who criticised him - as they traditionally hate Chechens even more expressively than Milchakov himself - to go to hell, to put that lightly.