Ever since Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the international fallout has been swift and far-reaching. From heavy sanctions imposed by national governments to private firms such as Nike, Apple, and Google suspending operations in Russia, the conflict has levied massive economic penalties on the country.
The consequences even extend to the arena of sport, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) calling for the ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials on February 28, 2022. As the invasion approaches the end of its second week, more and more organizations are cutting ties with the Russian Federation, including the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP).
