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flag 122 countries support FIDE's ban on Russia and Belarus from international chess events.

flag The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has reaffirmed its ban on Russia and Belarus from international chess events, following a general assembly vote in Budapest where 122 countries supported the sanctions. flag This decision reflects Western unity in maintaining pressure on Russia amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. flag Only 21 countries, primarily former Soviet republics and allies, voted to lift the ban, which is expected to remain in place under FIDE's governance.

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