Russian authorities include chess icon Garry Kasparov in 'terrorists and extremists' list
- Garry Kasparov, a renowned chess player and political activist, was labeled a "terrorist and extremist" by Russia's financial watchdog.
- The international community expressed concern and condemnation over Kasparov's designation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding freedom of expression.
- Designation as a terrorist allows the Russian government to freeze bank accounts without a court order, impacting personal safety and support networks.
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Russian authorities have also added former chess grandmaster Garri Kasparov to their list of “terrorists and extremists.” They did not specify a specific reason, but Kasparov, who lives in exile, has been a longtime critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The former chess champion called the inclusion on the list an honor.
Moscow lists chess grandmaster as ‘terrorist and extremist’
After being listed as an extremist by Russia, Garry Kasparov, Russian opposition member and former world chess champion, tells CNN’s John Vause the Kremlin “uses every tool at their disposal to silence the criticism.”
The Federal Financial Monitoring Service has added Russian chess player and 13th world chess champion Garry Kasparov to the list of “terrorists and extremists”, according to the updated list.
Moscow. Russia has included the ex-world chess champion in exile in the United States, Garry Kasparov, who is very critical of President Vladimir Putin, on its list of people declared "terrorists and extremists", according to a note from the Russian financial surveillance service.
Exiled to the United States, the Russian opponent Garry Kasparov sees it as an “honor” to be placed by the Kremlin on the list of “terrorists and extremists”.
Former chess world champion Garri Kasparov has been placed on a terrorist list in Russia. The 60-year-old Kremlin opponent, who lives in exile, spoke of an “honor.”
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