S1mple, one of Counter-Strike 2's most reconizable players, has been handed a suspension by the Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF), which has also issued a 12-month ban to Myroslav 'zont1x' Plakhotia. Both men have been ordered to step down temporarily for competing alongside Russian players in official matches. The suspensions, reported by The Esports Radar, run until June 30, 2027.