Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
Summary
Garry Kasparov, a Russian dissident now living in the US, said American and Lithuanian security agencies warned him that his life was in danger. This warning comes after the US Justice Department announced charges against five people accused of working for a Russian network that planned attacks on Russian opponents living abroad.Key Facts
- Garry Kasparov, a former chess champion and Russian opposition leader, lives in exile in the US.
- US and Lithuanian security warned Kasparov and another dissident, Ivan Tyutrin, to take safety precautions.
- US Justice Department charged five people connected to the Kremlin with plotting attacks on Russian dissidents worldwide.
- The Russian network, called RIS Network, has targeted opponents and defectors since at least 2024.
- The five accused remain free and are allegedly recruiting others to carry out killings in the US and elsewhere.
- Kasparov has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and refuses to stop his political work despite threats.
- Another dissident, Ilya Ponomarev, also warned about the plot, though he lives in exile in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin has not commented on the charges, demanding credible evidence first.
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