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Basketball Euroleague has decided to suspend the participation of Russian teams – CSKA, Zenit and UNICS – in the main European tournament. Will not be able to participate in the Eurocup and Lokomotiv-Kuban, said the executive board of shareholders of the Euroleague.
The results of matches with Russian clubs will be canceled to adjust the table in the event of an unfavorable outcome.
It is explained that the decision is valid until the beginning of a truce in Ukraine. After that, the council will discuss the situation again.
It should be noted that earlier it was reported that Russian teams will be able to play their “home matches” on neutral territory.
Recall, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin made an emergency appeal to the Russians and announced a special military operation in the Donbass. In his speech, he stated that “circumstances require decisive action from Russia” and stressed that “Russia will not allow Ukraine to have nuclear weapons.”
You can follow the chronicle of events in connection with the situation in Ukraine here.
Source: Rosbalt
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