Kasparov: Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Putin Critic

Chess legend Garry Kasparov, a staunch opponent of Vladimir Putin, is once again the subject of an arrest warrant issued by Russia for advocating terrorism.

«Putin’s goal is the liquidation of NATO and the European Union.” A few weeks ago, during an exclusive interview with Le Figaro, the former world chess champion, opponent of Vladimir Putin, issued a severe warning to Europe about the intentions of the master of the Kremlin. Since then, Garry Kasparov has been the subject of an arrest warrant issued Monday by a Moscow court for “public appeals and the justification of terrorism”according to the Russian agency TASS.

Garry Kasparov: “Putin’s goal is the liquidation of NATO and the European Union”


Again ? Opposing a terrorist state is necessarily terrorism

Garry Kasparov

Today holder of Croatian nationality, Garry Kasparov, considered a “foreign agent” by Moscow and registered on the register of terrorists and extremists for his political activity, always replied on X: “Again ? Opposing a terrorist state is necessarily terrorism.” In 2024, he had already been targeted with an arrest warrant for similar reasons.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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