FIDE Condemns Military Action; Takes Measures Against Russia, Belarus

Following an extraordinary meeting of the FIDE Council held on Sunday, the International Chess Federation has officially condemned Russia's invasion in Ukraine and taken a number of measures against Russia and Belarus, including a ban on hosting official events and displaying their flags in FIDE-rated

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