Kasparov Warned of Assassination Plot by Russian Security Services
Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov has been warned by security services of a credible threat to his life, reportedly linked to a Russian plot. The Free Russia Forum, which he founded, is designated as 'terrorist' by Moscow, and recent disclosures indicate assassination attempts against opponents. This signals an escalation in Russia's targeting of exiled dissidents, though the specific source and corroboration of the threat remain unclear.
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Russian Assassination Plots: Alleged US-Based Operations Against Dissidents
Multiple reports, primarily from Spanish media citing investigative sources, allege Russian intelligence-linked networks are plotting assassinations of opposition figures Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomarev on US soil. While specific claims of plots and funding remain largely unverified, US and Lithuanian authorities have reportedly warned Kasparov of credible threats, indicating heightened Russian covert operations against dissidents abroad. The involvement of US intelligence in disclosing these threats suggests a significant escalation in Russian activity and potential implications for US-Russia relations.