Arkady Dvorkovich, the Russian head of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has suspended his activities within the organization. The decision follows his inclusion in European Union sanctions targeting Russian figures following the invasion of Ukraine.
Dvorkovich, who previously served as a Russian deputy prime minister, stepped aside from his role at the helm of world chess to navigate the impact of the newly imposed EU restrictive measures. The suspension comes as international sports bodies grapple with the fallout of the ongoing conflict and the involvement of high-profile Russian officials in global governance.
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