Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as Putin Remains in Power
Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov says U.S. officials warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by prominent Kremlin critics abroad. Kasparov said he and his family cannot be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, a stark reminder of the long reach of Russiaโs security state and the enduring climate of fear surrounding exiled opposition figures.
