The Ukrainian Football Association reacted to the statement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding a possible review of sanctions against Russia. The UAF called on FIFA and its commitment not to change the dignified position of Russian teams and national teams until the end of the war against Ukraine.

“The Ukrainian Football Association calls on FIFA and its president not to change the position of the football bodies so that the Russians are disinterested in football fraud, as long as the war against Ukraine continues.

Military operations on the territory of Ukraine are troubling, the situation has not improved, attacks are destroying civil infrastructure and the lives of civilians. The Russians will continue to advance on the line. Through continuous attacks on populated areas throughout the territory of the country, millions of Ukrainians will be left without light, water and heat.

We are not in good standing with the strongholds, so the ban against the aggressor does not work. It is important for us to take part in the fight against the aggressor using an effective method of pressure.

Potential reintegration of any nationalities of Russia threatens the safety and integrity of the work.

We would like to remind you that this position and guarded position was taken by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sports in Lausanne at CAS 2022/A/8708 Football Union of Russia (FUR) v. Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) et al"

Earlier it became known that FIFA was launching youth festival tournaments open to Russian national teams.