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Cuba backs Russian FIDE candidate despite Moscow's suspension over Ukraine
Diario de CubaLO·CU · RU · UA·3 days ago
The Ukrainian Chess Federation publicly condemned presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak for accepting a FIDE vice presidency that places him alongside a former Russian minister, urging the SBU to investigate. This marks a domestic political controversy within Ukraine over perceived collaboration with Russian officials during wartime. The incident is notable for its political sensitivity but has no direct market or security implications.