Kasparov insists Ukraine's victory is key to Russia's democratic future
Garry Kasparov has spoken at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn about Russia’s future. The former chess champion stressed that the war in Ukraine must end before any real change can happen in Russia. He also highlighted deep divisions among Russian opposition groups and émigrés over their stance on the conflict. Kasparov made it clear that he sees no chance of compromise with those who refuse to address the war in Ukraine. He called the conflict the central issue facing Russia today. Without its resolution, he argued, Putin’s regime would remain in place, blocking any meaningful reform.
The opposition in Russia remains fragmented, largely due to differing views on Ukraine. Kasparov noted that while many Russian émigrés in the West oppose the war, not all are willing to actively support Ukraine. This split weakens efforts to challenge the current government. For Kasparov, a Ukrainian victory is essential. He believes it would trigger the collapse of Putin’s regime and create the conditions for democratic change in Russia. Without this outcome, he warned, any progress would be impossible.
Kasparov’s remarks underline the war’s role as a defining obstacle to Russia’s political future. He insists that only a Ukrainian victory can pave the way for reform. The divisions among Russian opposition figures and émigrés further complicate the path forward.
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