Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
Exiled Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov stated that US and Lithuanian security services warned him of a threat to his life. These warnings followed a US Justice Department indictment of five individuals allegedly working for the Kremlin to plot attacks on dissidents. Kasparov has been placed under enhanced protection and remains in exile, rejecting Russia's designation of him as a terrorist.
- ▪Garry Kasparov and Ivan Tyutrin were warned by security services to take precautions regarding their safety.
- ▪The US Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging five people with plotting attacks and murders against Russian dissidents.
- ▪The alleged RIS Network has operated since at least 2024 to conduct killings at the behest of the Kremlin.
- ▪Kasparov was placed under enhanced protection in the US for the first time since his move there.
- ▪Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on the charges until credible evidence is presented.
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Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his lifeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Garry Kasparov retired from competitive chess in 2005 to found political opposition movements in RussiaByAlys DaviesPublished6 minutes agoAn exiled Russian opposition figure living in the US says he was warned by American and Lithuanian security services that his life was in danger.Former chess world champion Garry Kasparov said he was one of two dissidents told to take precautions, which he had done.His comments come after the US Justice Department unsealed an indictment earlier this month charging five people who allegedly work for the Kremlin with plotting attacks and murders in countries including the US, focusing on Russian dissidents and defectors.Kasparov wrote on his…
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