“In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation,” the International Judo Federation in a press release stated.

Putin after recognizing Ukraine’s breakaway areas — Donetsk and Luhansk — as unbiased entities ordered particular navy operations on February 24 “to protect” the folks within the Donbas area. 

Putin nurses a deep sense of grievance over the lack of Russia’s energy and affect because the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. Ukraine was previously a part of the Soviet Union however declared its independence in 1991.