FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich steps aside after EU sanctions
By The BriefBrief
Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his FIDE duties after the EU sanctioned him over alleged actions undermining Ukraine.
WHO:Arkady Dvorkovich
WHAT:Stepped aside temporarily from his FIDE duties following EU sanctions
WHEN:Jul 24, 2026 at 10:32 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:He suspended his duties after the EU sanctioned him for supporting actions or policies undermining or threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence
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