Kasparov warned of assassination threat by US security
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 14:43 · Archive
US and Lithuanian security services have warned chess legend Garry Kasparov that his life is in danger.
Garry Kasparov, the former chess world champion and vocal critic of the Kremlin, said he has been warned by US and Lithuanian security services that his life is in danger. The warning came following charges brought by US authorities against five people alleged to be involved in plots connected to Russian intelligence.
Kasparov said the warnings affected both him and an ally. He stated that his family would not be truly safe as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power, according to the BBC.
How it is being reported
- Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his lifeBBC World · 1 Oct, 15:05
- Kremlin critic, chess legend Garry Kasparov says US warned him of assassination threatNew York Post · 1 Oct, 10:53
- Putin plot to kill Garry Kasparov: Russian chess legend is warned to take urgent security precautions by US security servicesDaily Mail · 1 Oct, 09:06
In this story: Garry Kasparov · Vladimir Putin · United States · Lithuania · Russia
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