Few chess players enjoy Magnus Carlsen’s celebrity status. A grandmaster at 13, refusing to play an American dogged by allegations of cheating, and venturing into the world of online chess gaming have all made Norway’s Carlsen a household name. Few chess players have produced the magical commodity that separates Carlsen from any of his peers: … Read more
Practically speaking, Russians who wish to join this group would be required to sign the Berlin Declaration, which sets out the key principles for a Ukrainian victory and a Russia without Putin. After passing the necessary checks, signatories would then be issued documents recognizing them as members of a “Free Russia,” which would allow them … Read more
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov may be charged by Russian authorities for violating the Kremlin’s “foreign agent” law, TASS news agency reported on Sunday. There is “every reason” to prosecute Kasparov, Russian law enforcement officials told the state news outlet, without providing further details. They added that the U.S.-based Kremlin critic could face up … Read more
He also lamented the “Noon Against Putin” protest, which saw opposition-minded Russians exhorted by Yulia Navalnaya to spoil their ballot papers or write in her late husband’s name. According to Ponomarev, this only boosted participation in the sham election and allowed Russian state media to broadcast footage of voters lining up at polling stations, adding … Read more
