Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped down from his position as…
Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped down from his position as president of FIDE due to sanctions imposed by the European Union, citing concerns about the organization's stability. He stated that he would challenge the sanctions legally and handed over duties to first vice-president Vishwanathan Anand.
Consensus
- Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily suspended his duties as president of FIDE.
- The suspension was due to his inclusion in the European Union's sanction list.
- Dvorkovich described the EU sanctions as unlawful and unjust, and stated he would appeal them.
- Vishwanathan Anand, first vice-president of FIDE, is acting as interim president.
- FIDE elections are scheduled for September in Samarkand.
- Dvorkovich was elected president of FIDE in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.
Points of divergence
- The EU cited Dvorkovich's support for actions threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity, his public backing of Crimea’s annexation, and FIDE’s organization of tournaments on occupied Ukrainian territories as reasons for sanctions. — novaya_eu
- Dvorkovich stated he withdrew from the presidential election due to risks for the organization. — kommerant
- Dvorkovich previously criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a March 2022 interview with Mother Jones, calling it destructive to hopes and relationships. — novaya_eu
- Dvorkovich left the post of chairman of Skolkovo Foundation after his public criticism of the war. — meduza
Coverage (11 sources)
- Dvorkovich 'temporarily' leaves FIDE presidency — Дождь
- Arkady Dvorkovich will not participate in the FIDE presidential election — Коммерсантъ
- Aleksey Dvorkovich temporarily stepped down as president of the International Chess Federation due to EU sanctions — Новая газета Европа
- Dvorkovich Explains Refusal to Run Again for Head of FIDE — Вести
- Aryakady Dvorkovich temporarily leaves FIDE post due to sanctions — Meduza
- FIDE President Dvoretsky temporarily leaves his post due to EU sanctions — Коммерсантъ
- Dvorkovich to appeal EU sanctions and temporarily resign as FIDE president — Вести
- Dvorkovich suspends the exercise of his powers as President of FIDE — Интерфакс
- Dvorkovich Resigns as FIDE President Due to EU Sanctions — Ведомости
- Aryakady Dvorkovich Declares Suspension of Duties as President of the International Chess Federation — Varlamov News
- Dvorkovich suspended the exercise of his powers as FIDE president due to EU sanctions — Фонтанка
Key entities
- Arkadiya Dworcovitch
- FIDE
- EU
- FIDE
- European Union
- Moscow
- TASS
- International Chess Federation
- Viswanathan Anand
- INTERFAX.RU
- U
- Russia
- Vladimir Putin
- RZD
- Council
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