Mmastodon WarUkraine first seen 6 h ago, last 6 h ago, peak #9
FIDE refuses to reinstate Russian Chess Federation
Original: FIDE refuses to reinstate Russian Chess Federation – Kremlin-backed media The General Assembly of the International Ches
The General Assembly of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has voted not to lift the suspension of the Chess Federation of Russia, keeping Russian players and officials barred from international competition under the Russian flag. The decision was reported by Russian state news agency TASS, which described the outcome as a refusal to reinstate the national federation.
Why now: The vote confirms Russia remains excluded from international chess, sustaining tensions over sport and the war in Ukraine.
FIDEChess Federation of RussiaTASS
Evidence
- FIDE refuses to reinstate Russian Chess Federation – Kremlin-backed media The General Assembly of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has decided not to lift the suspension of the Chess Federation of Russia (CFR). Source: TASS , a Kremlin-aligned Russian news outlet… · pravda_english@rss.anyfeed.cc · 1
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/105161