Russia has declared Garry Kasparov a terrorist and extremist

Russia has added activist Garry Kasparov to its list of "terrorists and extremists," Russian state media reported.
The former world chess champion is an outspoken critic of the Kremlin regime.
"With the death of Navalny, Putin has sent a signal that he can do whatever he wants," Kasparov said after the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
The decision by Russia's Financial Intelligence Service marks a significant escalation in the Russian government's crackdown on dissent, particularly high-profile figures such as Kasparov who oppose President Vladimir Putin's regime and policies.
Garry Kasparov, once celebrated as a national hero for his unparalleled achievements in chess, has become one of the Kremlin's greatest opponents since retiring from professional sports. His transition from chess grandmaster to political activist was driven by a desire to see a democratic Russia free from corruption and autocracy. Over the years, Kasparov has used his global platform to denounce Putin's authoritarian policies, support democratic movements and call for sanctions against Russian officials complicit in human rights abuses.
Kasparov's involvement in the formation of the Anti-War Committee among Russian public figures in exile further strengthened his anti-Kremlin position, especially against the background of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. /BGNES