On 24 February, Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of neighbouring Ukraine which has been widely condemned by western nations.
Many western nations have imposed harsh sanctions on Russia as a result of the war, while sporting authorities across the globe have banned athletes and events related to the country.
In motorsport, MotoGP governing body the FIM has cancelled all events in Russia and suspended Russian and Belarusian licence holders from competing in FIM-sanctioned races.
The most high profile motorsport-related consequence of the clampdown on Russia came in Formula 1, with the Haas team cutting ties with title sponsor Uralkali and driver Nikita Mazepin – whose father Dmitry owns the company.
Both Mazepins have been listed on the UK and EU’s sanctions list of high profile Russian subjects.
Many sports series and sporting entities have also been doing their part to offer help to Ukraine since the war began.
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