Russian return to chess triggers European complaints
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Source: RT News
Published: 2025-07-25 00:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Europe, Iran, Labour & Workers, World News
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The European Chess Union (ECU) has objected to a decision by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to reinstate the Russian women’s team under a neutral flag at the 2025 World Team Championship in Spain this November. The ECU is arguing the move contravenes sanctions guidelines approved at the sport’s 2024 General Assembly in Budapest.
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