US reveals Russian plot to kill Kasparov; security tied to Ukraine outcome
US intelligence disclosed a Russian-linked plot to assassinate former chess champion Garry Kasparov, who resides in New York. The threat underscores Russian state-sponsored targeting of dissidents abroad, and Kasparov's security is now explicitly linked to Ukraine's victory, implying a geopolitical stake in the conflict's outcome.
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Russian Assassination Plots Against Dissidents in US, Including Kasparov
Multiple sources claim Russian intelligence-linked networks are plotting to assassinate prominent opposition figures, including Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomarev, on US soil. While specific details remain largely unconfirmed by official channels, US and Lithuanian authorities have reportedly warned Kasparov of credible threats. This indicates a potential escalation of Russian covert lethal operations targeting dissidents abroad, particularly within the United States.