Russia Designates Kasparov as a "Terrorist", Imposing Banking Restrictions

Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion and vocal Kremlin opponent, has been named a "terrorist and extremist" by Russia's financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring, as per RIA news.

The classification restricts his banking activities, necessitating approval for each transaction.

Kasparov, who left Russia in 2014 fearing political persecution, is now subjected to this measure. Requests for his comment went unanswered.

In 2022, the Russian government already listed Kasparov and ex-oil magnate Mikhail Khodorkovsky as "foreign agents," a status that entails complex administrative and financial disclosures.