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Ukraine federation calls for FIA ban on Russian licence holders

Ukraine federation calls for FIA ban on Russian licence holders

Russian forces commenced major military action against Ukraine last Thursday, prompting worldwide condemnation and a series of sanctions being enforced by the western world.

The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has been subject to regular missile attacks, as have other major cities, in the five days since the invasion began. Peace are underway on the border of Belarus today.

F1 announced last week it would not be racing in Russia this September, with the decision being supported by drivers and teams. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel said prior to the announcement that he would boycott the race if F1 opted to visit Russia.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem wrote to the Automobile Federation of Ukraine (FAU) to offer his “full support and the support of the FIA” following Russia’s invasion last week.

In a response sent by FAU president Leonid Kostyuchenko, the federation said it would prepare “possible measures of support from the FIA for the postwar period, when all…

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