International
Kasparov: “How I ‘Called’ for War on Russia”
Garry Kasparov responds to Kremlin propagandists accusing him of declaring war on Russia during a conference in Washington, DC on the US-Russia reset.
Oct 31, 2011 | Continued
Why Putin is Immune to the American Reset (updated w/Q&A)
Speaking at a conference held by the Heritage Foundation on the problems of the US-Russia “Reset,” opposition leader Garry Kasparov argues that the United States is due for a reality check and needs to keep in mind that it is dealing with a dictator.
Oct 25, 2011 | Continued
US Asst. Secretary of State Meets with Khimki Activists
Russian environmental activists met with US Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner to discuss the international ramifications of the fight to protect the Khimki Forest.
Oct 15, 2011 | Continued
US Feels Russian Backlash after Banning Officials
Days after the US blacklisted a group of Russian officials involved in perpetrating the death of Sergei Magnitsky, the “reset” in relations between Russia and the US appears to be on the verge of faltering.
Jul 31, 2011 | Continued
Russia Annuls Nemtsov Travel Ban After EU Condemnation
Russian authorities have taken an about-face on a travel ban for two leading oppositionists after a European Parliament resolution harshly condemned the measure.
Jul 7, 2011 | Continued
Dutch Lawmakers Vote Unanimously to Sanction Russian Civil Servants
Dutch lawmakers have passed a measure to sanction Russian civil servants connected to the death of Hermitage Capital Management lawyer Sergei Magnitsky; Russian officials say the sanctions are “unacceptable.”
Jul 5, 2011 | Continued
WP: US Congress Should Heed Kasparov’s Words
The Washington Post’s Fred Hiatt writes on Garry Kasparov’s appearance before US congressional leaders, explaining the need to consider Russia’s economic and political situation far differently than they do right now.
Jun 18, 2011 | Continued
Russia-NATO Missile Defense Negotations Break Down
Garry Kasparov’s warnings that the US made a mistake in ratifying the New START treaty strike a chord as missile defense talks between NATO and Russia have broken down and Russia threatens to pull out of the treaty altogether.
Jun 9, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov Asks Congress to Sanction Corrupt Russian Officials
Garry Kasparov called on US Congressional leaders to introduce visa restrictions against Russian officials who have committed human rights abuses and to repeal the Jackson-Vanik amendment.
May 5, 2011 | Continued
European Parliament May Punish Russian Bureaucrats
Deputies from the European Parliament are saying that Russia should be treated like Belarus, where sanctions have already been placed against certain civil servants.
Apr 12, 2011 | Continued