Karyakin also complained about the difference in approach. He recalled that Russians are expelled due to the military conflict in Ukraine, but that representatives of other countries are not affected.
“I don’t get involved in other international conflicts, my job is to play chess. But in general, of course, it is obvious that the situation is as politicized as possible.
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Our athletes are suspended everywhere, but this does not apply to other countries at all. Of course, it’s a shame. But I think we need to use this time profitably,” Karyakin is quoted in Sport-Express.
Source: Sport

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