Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties as president of the International Chess Federation due to EU sanctions, which he described as unlawful and unfair, and he intends to appeal this decision.

Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties as president of the International Chess Federation due to EU sanctions, which he described as unlawful and unfair, and he intends to appeal this decision.

@varlamov_news 23 Jul 2026, 21:27

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 48 individuals, including Vladimir Medinsky and Mikhail Degtyarev, as well as 170 organizations, including banks and the Moscow Exchange.

@meduzalive 23 Jul 2026, 20:54

The European Union has imposed sanctions against the Moscow Exchange, banks of companies such as Dom.RF, MTS, Ozon, Yandex, Wildberries, Tochka Bank, and several other credit organizations, as well as against several Russian oil refineries and gas companies, including Kuybyshev Refinery.

@varlamov_news 23 Jul 2026, 20:33

The European Union has imposed sanctions against Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to the Russian president, and Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, adding 48 individuals to the new sanctions list, including Arkady Dvorkovich, president of the International Chess Federation, and Oleg Belozerov, CEO of Russian Railways.

@ostorozhno_novosti 23 Jul 2026, 20:17

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 48 individuals, including Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky and Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev.

@varlamov_news 23 Jul 2026, 20:11

The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, announced the 21st sanctions package, which includes 218 items and affects over a hundred banks, crypto companies, shadow fleet vessels, and defense industry enterprises in Russia and Belarus.

@meduzalive 23 Jul 2026, 12:41

European Union countries have agreed on the 21st sanctions package against Russia, which includes an expansion of the sanctions list by 250 individuals and organizations, import restrictions on fish, visa issuance limitations, and an extension of the price cap mechanism on Russian oil for 12 months.

@ostorozhno_novosti 23 Jul 2026, 08:12

European Union countries have agreed on the 21st sanctions package against Russia, which includes restrictions on 32 Russian banks, measures against ships supporting the 'shadow fleet', and a freeze on the oil price cap adjustment for one year.

@meduzalive 23 Jul 2026, 07:58