Kasparov Calls on EU to Recognise Russia as an Authoritarian Régime

Photo of Kasparov courtesy of THE TELEGRAPH

TELEGRAPH: Garry Kasparov yesterday called on Europe to face up to the fact that Russia is an authoritarian regime, not a democracy.

The chess champion turned activist was prevented from staging a protest as EU leaders met with President Vladimir Putin.

"They should be honest," he told The Daily Telegraph at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. "Russia is not a democratic regime, it is an authoritarian regime. Putin is not a democrat, they should recognise this. EU must see Putin is not a democrat (more)

Mark Alexander