The International Taekwondo Federation has stripped the Russian President Vladimir Putin of his black belt, Kremlin pool journalist Dmitry Smirnov reported.
Earlier, the International Judo Federation (IJF) suspended the status of Putin as Honorary President and Ambassador of the organization. Vladimir Putin was handed an Honorary IJF President certificate in 2008. The decision was made against the backdrop of a military operation being carried out by Russia in Ukraine.
Today is the sixth day of fighting in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, the Russian President Vladimir Putin announced start of a special military operation. It was regarded in Ukraine and in the West as a full-scale invasion. Severe economic sanctions began to be imposed on Russia on February 25.
The number of casualties, both among military personnel of both countries and civilians, is increasing. The number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Europe is growing. Protests against Russia’s actions are taking place in many countries around the world.
