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Exiled Russian Dissident Garry Kasparov Warned of Targeted Assassination Threat

Published 22h ago · Updated 2h ago

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Western security services have alerted exiled Russian dissidents to active assassination threats.

Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov stated that security agencies in the United States and Lithuania alerted him to an active plot against his life. The warning underscores heightened dangers facing Kremlin critics residing outside of Russia. Fellow opposition figure Ilya Ponomaryov also faced similar targeting in the alleged conspiracy.

American and Lithuanian security services informed Garry Kasparov of the danger.
Ilya Ponomaryov was also named as a target in the alleged assassination plot.
Ponomaryov described the situation as representing a new level of escalation by Russian authorities.

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Timeline

Sep 30Reports emerged regarding an alleged assassination plot targeting Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomaryov.
Oct 1Garry Kasparov publicly confirmed that US and Lithuanian security services warned him of the threat.

Why it matters

Dissidents and critics of the Russian government living in exile frequently face severe security risks, prompting intelligence services in Western countries to monitor and warn targets of potential transnational repression plots.

What outlets agree on

Security agencies in the United States and Lithuania warned Garry Kasparov that his life was in danger due to a suspected plot targeting Kremlin opponents living abroad.

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Garry KasparovRussiaUnited StatesHuman rightsLithuaniaIlya Ponomaryov

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