Garry Kasparov Alleges US Warning Over Personal Danger from Putin Regime
Garry Kasparov, the outspoken Russian dissident and former world chess champion, has publicly asserted that US authorities issued a warning regarding threats to his personal safety. Kasparov explicitly linked these purported dangers to the actions of the Vladimir Putin regime, suggesting a direct correlation between the Russian president's tenure and his own security concerns.
"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," Kasparov declared, underscoring his belief that the current political landscape in Russia presents an ongoing risk. This statement highlights the precarious position of high-profile Russian critics living abroad, often perceiving themselves as targets of a state apparatus known for its reach beyond national borders.
Western intelligence agencies have long documented Russia's suspected involvement in acts of aggression and assassination attempts against dissidents and perceived enemies of the state on foreign soil. Such incidents, including the Novichok poisoning in Salisbury and other alleged operations, contribute to an environment where figures like Kasparov view warnings from allied governments with considerable gravity, suggesting a persistent pattern of eliminating opposition.
