Ukrainian chess players are advised to refrain from handshakes with athletes from Russia and Belarus

The Ukrainian chess Federation believes that it is unacceptable for chess players from the Russian Federation and Belarus to play in any status in official tournaments as their states and citizens carry out or support acts of terrorism in Ukraine. The Federation of Chess of Ukraine recommended members of the national team not to press their hands from rivals from Russia and Belarus, regardless of what flag they play. This was reported on the organization page on the network.

"The Chess Federation of Ukraine recommends that FSU members refrain from handshakes with representatives of Russia and Belarus, regardless of what flag they perform. Avoid joint photos and video with representatives of Russia and Belarus and conversations with representatives of the aggressor country. ", - the message reads.

The Federation urged athletes to avoid actions that can harm the image of Ukraine, and during the speeches they recommend reminding the world that is ongoing against Ukraine and its people Russia and Belarus, which chess players of these countries either support or silent with murders and genocide Ukrainians.

"It is unacceptable that the International Federation of Chess (Fide) is headed by Russian Arkady Dvornkovich, who is a direct servant of the Kremlin and accomplice of crimes of Russia; Dvornkovich must be under sanctions and be eliminated from the post of President Fide, unacceptable to play chess players from Russia and Belarus. What is the status of official tournaments while their states and citizens carry out or support acts of terrorism in Ukraine, "the Federation said.