Garry Kasparov Warned of Assassination Risk by US and Lithuanian Intelligence
Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion and prominent Russian opposition figure, has been placed on a target list for assassination, according to warnings he received from United States and Lithuanian intelligence services. Kasparov confirmed the threat via Telegram, stating that he and Ivan Tyutrin, co-founder of the Free Russia Forum, are specifically targeted.
Intelligence Alerts Trigger Security Measures
The warnings regarding the assassination list came from intelligence agencies in the U.S. and Lithuania, Il Sole 24 Ore reported. Kasparov stated that while the news was a “shock,” it was not a surprise given his long-standing opposition to the Kremlin. He confirmed that he has already adopted precautionary security measures and intends to maintain them to mitigate the risk to his life.
The Free Russia Forum Targets
The threat extends beyond Kasparov to include Ivan Tyutrin, a long-time collaborator and the co-founder of the Free Russia Forum. The disclosure of these threats follows a report published by the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, which first detailed the existence of the hit list.
Security Risks for Russian Exiles
Threat Details at a Glance
- Primary Targets: Garry Kasparov and Ivan Tyutrin.
- Warning Sources: US Intelligence and Lithuanian Intelligence.
- Initial Report: El Mundo (Spain).
- Current Status: Precautionary security measures active.
Questions Regarding the Hit List
Who else is included on the assassination list?
While Kasparov and Tyutrin have confirmed their presence on the list, the full roster of targeted individuals has not been publicly released by the intelligence services or El Mundo.
What specific actions are the intelligence services taking?