World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions

Arkady Dvorkovich, who leads the International Chess Federation and previously served as Russia's deputy prime minister, now faces a European Union travel ban and asset freeze. BBC reports these sanctions are part of the EU's response to Russia's ongoing war. The moves underscore the widening rift between Russia and Europe.

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