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Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life

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"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.

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  1. New York Post

    Kremlin critic, chess legend Garry Kasparov says US warned him of assassination threat (opens New York Post)

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    US authorities said last month they had charged five people over alleged plots ​involving Russian intelligence to assassinate two opposition figures.

  2. BBC News

    Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    "My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.