Garry Kasparov, Sir Bill Browder Reveal Putin’s Russia Crisis | World in 10 Minutes

(WARSAW) – Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov has warned that the Kremlin is now structurally dependent on war, arguing that Moscow cannot halt its invasion of Ukraine because the conflict underpins the entire political system.

Speaking in an interview, Kasparov said Ukraine must continue to demonstrate willingness to negotiate in order to maintain support from its allies. However, he stressed that any expectation of a genuine settlement remains unrealistic.

“This is a normal diplomatic game. Ukraine has to demonstrate it is willing to negotiate,” he said. “But Putin cannot stop this war because it has become oxygen for Russia. Everything in Russia today is related to war. The country is on a war footing from the kindergarten to the top of the government.”

Kasparov added that Russia appears to be preparing for a prolonged confrontation and warned of potential provocations against NATO countries, possibly within months.

Separate analysis from financier and Kremlin critic Bill Browder pointed to growing domestic frustration inside Russia. Browder said public anger is being driven by battlefield losses, economic pressure and restrictions on personal freedoms.

“People are angry about the deaths in this horrible, idiotic, ill thought through war. People are angry about prices. There is huge inflation. People are angry that they cannot travel freely,” he said.

He added that tightening state control is becoming the Kremlin’s primary tool. “The only thing Putin can control is the fear that he creates. He will try to make people more fearful and control the dissemination of anger through the internet,” Browder said, noting that historically few authoritarian leaders leave power peacefully.

In Europe, concerns over Russian intentions have been echoed by Donald Tusk, who questioned whether the United States would remain fully committed to NATO’s collective defence obligations in the event of an attack.

Tusk warned that Moscow could test the alliance within months, raising the prospect of a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO. His comments reflect growing unease among eastern European states over long term security guarantees.

The transatlantic relationship will be under scrutiny in the coming weeks as Charles III prepares to visit the United States. The trip, his first since ascending the throne, comes at a time of strained relations between Europe and Washington.

The visit is expected to include high level meetings with Donald Trump, with analysts watching closely for signals on US policy towards NATO and Ukraine. While largely ceremonial, the trip may carry symbolic weight as European leaders seek reassurance over American commitments.