Uefa promptly responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine by banning all Russian clubs and national teams from competitions. However, while youth teams returned under restrictions, subsequent bans followed after threat of boycotts. Despite sanctions, the Russian Football Union remains unsanctioned, enabling pro-Putin officials to maintain a presence within Uefa's committees. This situation has resulted in Russia, despite being banned from competitions, having more representatives in Uefa than Ukraine, which raises concerns about the integrity of Uefa's actions against Russia's aggression.
Uefa's decisive bans on Russian teams after the Ukraine invasion illuminated a gap as Russian officials remained embedded within Uefa committees, retaining influence despite sanctions.
Despite the bans, the Russian Football Union remains unaffected by suspension, allowing pro-Putin officials to hold positions in Uefa, undermining the integrity of the bans.
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