Garry Kasparov, the renowned chess grandmaster and a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been placed on an international wanted list by the Kremlin. This follows his alarming predictions regarding a potential Russian invasion of the Baltic states—specifically Estonia and Latvia. Kasparov argues that Putin, facing a stalemate in Ukraine, may seek a limited military victory over NATO by targeting these countries. He highlights the Estonian city of Narva as a likely target, suggesting that such an action could provoke UK forces stationed there to engage in combat without awaiting NATO's formal response. Kasparov's assertions stem from his belief that Putin is desperate for a success to maintain his grip on power, especially after significant losses in Ukraine, where nearly 1.4 million Russian troops have reportedly been lost. Meanwhile, military sources indicate that preparations for an invasion of the Baltic states have intensified, with the intention of creating discord within NATO. UK troops, currently deployed under Operation Cabrit, are part of NATO's enhanced forward presence in the region, and Kasparov warns that they could find themselves in conflict if Russian forces cross into NATO territory.