Sunday, February 15, 2026

Kasparov: Putin is arrogant because he has Trump as an ally

From the Dialog, Nov 30, 2025:

"Kasparov explained in simple terms what lies behind Putin's words and the reason for the Kremlin leader's insolence

Chess player Garry Kasparov warned Ukrainians that peace will not be achieved anytime soon, citing Putin's words. 

The Russian dictator is openly stating that he wants not only Donbas but all of Ukraine, which will become a springboard for attacks on European countries, Garry Kasparov explained. Discussions of a peace plan may yield no results, as nothing has yet been done beyond rhetoric, and Ukraine needs real help to resist Russia.  

The Russian opposition leader expressed his vision of the peace plan on the YouTube channel "Free Russia Forum." 

The world chess champion commented on Putin's statement made in Bishkek: "I don't know what decision Ukraine will make, because words and good wishes won't hold the line. Putin senses all this, and Putin is becoming brazen, as always. This has always been linked to his sense of impunity. He demands everything and understands that with an ally like Trump, he can get a lot."

"The point is, this isn't the end of the war. He reiterated in Bishkek, for those who continue to live in a world of illusions, that Russia's goal is to continue its confrontation with the free world. What he wants in Ukraine is a foothold. The Russian economy is in a critical situation today, and a respite is needed. A respite. There will be no peace. This is Putin's mockery: I'll give you a piece of paper saying I won't attack Europe. How many of these pieces of paper has he given? That's how Europe interpreted it: everyone understands it's just a piece of paper," Kasparov warned Europe of the danger."  

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