World Chess Body Suspends Russia Over Activities in Occupied Ukraine
The global governing body for chess has suspended Russia from its activities. This decision stems from accusations that Russia has usurped control of the game in Ukrainian territories occupied by Russian forces since 2022.
The world chess body has suspended Russia from its activities. The suspension follows accusations that Russia has usurped control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces.
These allegations specifically pertain to actions taken since 2022, concerning Ukrainian territories under Russian occupation where Russia is reported to have established control over chess-related operations.
According to Al Jazeera, the global chess governing body made this decision in response to these reported activities.
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