The sanction is probably not likely to satisfy Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, but Electronic Arts has not been surprised decided to follow the example of FIFA and UEFA by removing the Russian clubs as well as the sbornaïa, The national team of the country of Vladimir Putin.

“Ea sports displays its solidarity with the Ukrainian people and, like so many voices in the football world, launches a call for the peace and end of the invasion of Ukraine. In accordance with our partners of FIFA and UEFA, EA Sports has launched a process to remove the Russian national team and the Russian clubs of EA Sports FIFA products, including FIFA 22, FIFA Mobile and FIFA Online “, can we read in the press release published on Twitter. Note that Electronic Arts will proceed to the same measurements with NHL 22, as can be read in a similar statement.

As a reminder, FIFA and UEFA decided to suggest the Russian national team of the next World Football, which will take place this fall in Qatar. Russian clubs are also excluded from European competitions until further notice, which concerns Spartak Moscow who was engaged in the Europa League. The sports authorities have been numerous to sanction Russia since the beginning of the military invasion led by Vladimir Putin.

This week, Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, in charge of digital development in Ukraine, has arrested the video game industry to claim sanctions against Russia in the name of the defense of human rights. The minister wants the manufacturers to like Sony and Microsoft temporarily cut Russia’s access to game platforms. The minister also asked Electronic Arts and other publishers with studios or offices in Russia to put an end to their activities. on the spot.