Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess

Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his role as president of the International Chess Federation following EU sanctions against him. The EU has simultaneously unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia, targeting banks, cryptocurrency operators, and the military-industrial sector.
Arkady Dvorkovich after his election as president of the International Chess Federation in 2018./Getty Images Arkady Dvorkovich after his election as president of the International Chess Federation in 2018./Getty Images Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Russia Explainer Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess EU unveils largest package in four years of measures against Russian individuals and interests; Laura Loomer shows up in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,612
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