Russia charges ex-chess champion Kasparov over terrorism allegations

Russian authorities have formally brought charges in absentia against former chess champion Garry Kasparov, who is listed as an extremist and terrorist and has been designated a foreign agent by the Russian Ministry of Justice.

The Zamoskvoretsky Court in Moscow has received a request to impose pretrial measures against Kasparov, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

He is accused of publicly advocating for and justifying terrorism. If found guilty, he could face a prison sentence of up to seven years.

Kasparov, a former world chess champion, has previously been subjected to multiple administrative penalties in Russia for alleged violations of the country’s foreign agent legislation.

By Vafa Guliyeva