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Chess Federation of Russia: Sanctions

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 2 December 2025UIN 94560

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the Russian Chess Federation's attempt to have sanctions against them lifted.

Answered by Ian Murray

The UK Government recognises the independence and autonomy of international chess bodies. Decisions on who they include in events and competitions are for the organisers to take, within the framework of their own rules and regulations.

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