Shocking..! Great chess player Kasparov has been declared a terrorist by Russia

Leader Online Desk: Russia has added the name of chess great and political activist Garry Kasparov to its terror list. This has been announced by Russia's economic watchdog 'Rosfin'. Persons included in the terrorist list are prohibited from dealing back. Also, while doing financial transactions with the persons included in this list, it is necessary to obtain the permission of the Ministry of Finance of Russia.

60-year-old world chess champion Garry Kasparov has been one of the most vocal critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent years. He has also consistently condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Escaped from Russia in 2014

Kasparov fled Russia in 2014 due to government repression. Currently he is based in America. Kasparov is considered one of the best chess players in the world. He has lived in America for almost a decade to focus on politics. Now Russia has termed them as 'foreign agents'. In Russia this word is used for the enemy of the country.

Ukraine was supported

On February 22, 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine. At this time, Kasparov condemned Russia's actions. He also said at this time that Ukraine needs to defeat Moscow to bring about democratic changes in Russia.

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