By Victor Duda
"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.
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