Many have paid the ultimate price fighting evil dictators. Alexei Navalny among the most prominent. Putin is a weak little man that hides in a gelded palace. He fears you and others. Thank you for your work.
“I will not stop and I will not hide.” Gary, you are a beacon of light in the darkness that threatens to envelop us all. You stand tall, and hold ‘em accountable. Bless you.
Hang in there, Gary. You're one of the chess players by whom I'd most like to be flattened over the board, and perforated chess players don't play well! Putin and Trump are both cut from the same cloth, but Putin isn't a fool in the same way that Trump is. We need people like you, trying to unseat Putin. A joint Great Big Beautiful Obituary would be a boon so long as it doesn't also include a perforated or poisoned chess wizard...
You can donate to Ukraine government efforts such as United24 or to a number of other on the ground charities such as for vehicles for paramedics to move injured military from the battlefront to medical clinics, or for volunteers to go into areas to move civilians and animals to safer areas.
If you would like more info on those I could certainly post some links for military and civilian contacts that I have there.
Here are a few Ukraine government links for you to explore:
Actually, Mr. Kasparov, you should wear this threat like the Badge of Honor that it is. Putin actually cares enough about what you say and do to put a contract out on you. At the least that means you have his attention. And he's willing to spend good money to try and shut you up. You should be proud. And a bit more careful about your security. Which you already knew.
Now the trick will be how to turn this focus you're getting from him into actual influence for the better. You're already working on the obvious ways, getting your words out in front of a large audience. Supporting Ukraine. But is there any way to use this attention to speak directly to Putin himself, and to persuade him to modify his behavior??? At first it would seem no, his dice are cast and all that remains is to see what numbers come up. But in a life like his, there are many casts of the dice. Is there any way you can persuade him to change the things he is gambling for? You know the situation far better than I. And you don't seem to think there is any chance of Putin redeeming himself in any meaningful way. Do you? But in my life I have seen a very few instances where the right words, spoken into the right ear, at the right moment, have changed the course of peoples lives. In some cases it was a religious conversion thing. And Putin is old. 75 years old I heard someone say the other day. He knows that every day after 70 is a bonus gift. So that angle would be concerning his immortal soul, if he believes in such a thing. That's big marbles. But there are lesser subjects which can change the course of a life. In my case it was the mere words, "Think like a lawyer". The situation was that I was talking to a guy about some legal troubles he was having. He seemed at his wits end and was just running in circles, spinning his wheels and going nowhere. So I told him he needed to, "think like a lawyer". That simple phrase hit him like a ton of bricks. He changed his life activities and the last I heard he was well on his way to becoming a real lawyer. So big change is possible by using simple little words. Can you think of anything analogous that if spoken to Putin at the right moment might come as a revelation of some sort to him, that would lead to him changing course. Think about it. There might be something.
Just curioys about what the plan would be if Euroclear (based in Belgium but s privatt listed company, not part of the state) released the frozen Russian funds. Most people who want sanctions against Russia to continue as long as the country is waging war against Ukraine etc. want the funds to remain unavailable to Russia(ns), be that the Russian sovereign fund or assets of oligarchs financially supporting Putin. Or do you mean release the funds vut not to return rhem to Russia but…? Five them to Ukraine, for example? The doenside if that would be future legal uncertainty to other countdies who may hesitate to hold funds in Europe if they thought one day their country might fall afoul of European policy and likewise lose their money. Gulf states, for example. Euroclear has shareholders it is responsible to/governed by, so it can’t just do what it or the EU/Belgian government may wish. It would be quite different if the funds were held with a central bank.
Aha, so by releasing the funds they don’t mean returning the money to the Russian state or the oligarchs from whom they were frozen. Then it makes more sense. Since almost the beginning of the sanctions, this was a subject of discussion and of the need for a legal basis. Freezing assets is commonplace in international law. The first issue that arose concerned oligarchs’ yachts that were the most mobile and visible assets to seize. But unlike money, which is fungible and sits on an account at the Eucroclear clearing and settlement institution earning interest, yachts deteriorate fast and need to be maintained at huge expense. So the idea that a state that seized a yacht would sell it off was raised, and at least three of them have since been sold at auction (cf Yachtwatch - https://alexzfinley.substack.com/p/yachtwatch-shadow-fleet-edition by former CIA officer Alex Finley). The interest from the frozen funds held in European financial institutions has been given to Ukraine each year after the European Commission decided in May 2024 to give the proceeds from those funds to Ukraine. That makes perfect sense, since why should Russia or its oligarchs profit from their frozen funds in any way while the war is ongoing. The new discussion now is whether to also give Ukraine the capital, which is a one-time thing after which there would be no further interest income to come. And the legal (un)certainty going forward remains an issue.
You can never trust law enforcement to be your personal security detail anywhere, including in this country. It is positive Garry has been warned, but he has to navigate life carefully to stay alive.
Many have paid the ultimate price fighting evil dictators. Alexei Navalny among the most prominent. Putin is a weak little man that hides in a gelded palace. He fears you and others. Thank you for your work.
Gilded palace or gelded? Both seem like they could be appropriate.
Putin's tool is in the White House.
He is definitely Putins’ “Useful Idiot”!
“I will not stop and I will not hide.” Gary, you are a beacon of light in the darkness that threatens to envelop us all. You stand tall, and hold ‘em accountable. Bless you.
Stay safe please.
Mr. Kasparov, I have been a supporter of yours (and maybe even a fan) for many years. Keep up the good fight. Молодець!
Please accept my respectful thanks for your courage.
Hang in there, Gary. You're one of the chess players by whom I'd most like to be flattened over the board, and perforated chess players don't play well! Putin and Trump are both cut from the same cloth, but Putin isn't a fool in the same way that Trump is. We need people like you, trying to unseat Putin. A joint Great Big Beautiful Obituary would be a boon so long as it doesn't also include a perforated or poisoned chess wizard...
What is the best way (or ways) to directly aid the Ukrainian cause?
Donate if you can, cars are urgently need on the frontlines
https://www.help99.co
Yes, the 69th is a very good charity as well.
They do good work.
https://x.com/69thSB/status/2105209785159155800
You can donate to Ukraine government efforts such as United24 or to a number of other on the ground charities such as for vehicles for paramedics to move injured military from the battlefront to medical clinics, or for volunteers to go into areas to move civilians and animals to safer areas.
If you would like more info on those I could certainly post some links for military and civilian contacts that I have there.
Here are a few Ukraine government links for you to explore:
Javelin
https://www.saintjavelin.com/pages/where-to-donate?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22445555249&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22448996359&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5vLVBhCiARIsAD56SFJniWbRFpOJ1gJsabI2iH-xtVIJvdQcDFVhbiNL6mowXLW-2b0fldUaApkNEALw_wcB
World Food Program - Jose
Works with feeding Ukrainians
https://www.wfp.org/support-us/stories/ukraine-appeal?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20802109562&utm_content=155225024159&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20802109562&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5vLVBhCiARIsAD56SFLyoJMJiypqk5XwQNR_2ifNF_Qs7TqF2ZIgDKGkKlPKrMFiXN2bbScaApvtEALw_wcB
Ukraine government
https://u24.gov.ua/
Ukraine Government
https://www.bringkidsback.org.ua/en
Are you familiar with Navalny's ideologies?
If you were than you would not be putting him on a pedestal.
Please elaborate
Actually, Mr. Kasparov, you should wear this threat like the Badge of Honor that it is. Putin actually cares enough about what you say and do to put a contract out on you. At the least that means you have his attention. And he's willing to spend good money to try and shut you up. You should be proud. And a bit more careful about your security. Which you already knew.
Now the trick will be how to turn this focus you're getting from him into actual influence for the better. You're already working on the obvious ways, getting your words out in front of a large audience. Supporting Ukraine. But is there any way to use this attention to speak directly to Putin himself, and to persuade him to modify his behavior??? At first it would seem no, his dice are cast and all that remains is to see what numbers come up. But in a life like his, there are many casts of the dice. Is there any way you can persuade him to change the things he is gambling for? You know the situation far better than I. And you don't seem to think there is any chance of Putin redeeming himself in any meaningful way. Do you? But in my life I have seen a very few instances where the right words, spoken into the right ear, at the right moment, have changed the course of peoples lives. In some cases it was a religious conversion thing. And Putin is old. 75 years old I heard someone say the other day. He knows that every day after 70 is a bonus gift. So that angle would be concerning his immortal soul, if he believes in such a thing. That's big marbles. But there are lesser subjects which can change the course of a life. In my case it was the mere words, "Think like a lawyer". The situation was that I was talking to a guy about some legal troubles he was having. He seemed at his wits end and was just running in circles, spinning his wheels and going nowhere. So I told him he needed to, "think like a lawyer". That simple phrase hit him like a ton of bricks. He changed his life activities and the last I heard he was well on his way to becoming a real lawyer. So big change is possible by using simple little words. Can you think of anything analogous that if spoken to Putin at the right moment might come as a revelation of some sort to him, that would lead to him changing course. Think about it. There might be something.
Just curioys about what the plan would be if Euroclear (based in Belgium but s privatt listed company, not part of the state) released the frozen Russian funds. Most people who want sanctions against Russia to continue as long as the country is waging war against Ukraine etc. want the funds to remain unavailable to Russia(ns), be that the Russian sovereign fund or assets of oligarchs financially supporting Putin. Or do you mean release the funds vut not to return rhem to Russia but…? Five them to Ukraine, for example? The doenside if that would be future legal uncertainty to other countdies who may hesitate to hold funds in Europe if they thought one day their country might fall afoul of European policy and likewise lose their money. Gulf states, for example. Euroclear has shareholders it is responsible to/governed by, so it can’t just do what it or the EU/Belgian government may wish. It would be quite different if the funds were held with a central bank.
You do realize the russian assets are frozen due to the fact they broke their legal agreement to not invade Ukraine, right?
They knew the consequences of their murderous destructive actions and yet they chose to proceed.
Therefore, they have had some of their items sanctioned and justifiably those funds now should be released to Ukraine.
Aha, so by releasing the funds they don’t mean returning the money to the Russian state or the oligarchs from whom they were frozen. Then it makes more sense. Since almost the beginning of the sanctions, this was a subject of discussion and of the need for a legal basis. Freezing assets is commonplace in international law. The first issue that arose concerned oligarchs’ yachts that were the most mobile and visible assets to seize. But unlike money, which is fungible and sits on an account at the Eucroclear clearing and settlement institution earning interest, yachts deteriorate fast and need to be maintained at huge expense. So the idea that a state that seized a yacht would sell it off was raised, and at least three of them have since been sold at auction (cf Yachtwatch - https://alexzfinley.substack.com/p/yachtwatch-shadow-fleet-edition by former CIA officer Alex Finley). The interest from the frozen funds held in European financial institutions has been given to Ukraine each year after the European Commission decided in May 2024 to give the proceeds from those funds to Ukraine. That makes perfect sense, since why should Russia or its oligarchs profit from their frozen funds in any way while the war is ongoing. The new discussion now is whether to also give Ukraine the capital, which is a one-time thing after which there would be no further interest income to come. And the legal (un)certainty going forward remains an issue.
Yes, those lobbying for their release mean releasing them to aid Ukraine.
You are not the only ones in America that Vova has targeted and harmed. At least law enforcement helps you.
You can never trust law enforcement to be your personal security detail anywhere, including in this country. It is positive Garry has been warned, but he has to navigate life carefully to stay alive.
Indeed. I am not saying that his life isn’t in danger. I’m conveying that he is not the only one directly impacted in like manner by the same baddies.
W.T.A.F. ? Go get some psychological help.