Gianni Infantino has expressed a desire to lift the ban on Russian teams from international competitions.
Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga and Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi, condemned his comments as irresponsible due to ongoing violence in Ukraine.
The conflict continues to impact international sports relations, as Ukraine demands the ban on Russia remain until the war ends.

FIFA

international governing body of association football

Russia

sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

Ukraine

country in Eastern Europe

UEFA

international governing body for association football in Europe

Vladimir Putin

president of Russia (1999–2008, 2012–present)

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