As a consequence for Moscow's military invasion on the former Soviet republic of Ukraine, the International Feline Federation (FIFe) has slapped Russian cats with sanctions banning them from competing in its events.
“The FIFe executive board is shocked and horrified that the army of the Russian Federation invaded the Republic of Ukraine and started a war,” the Paris-based federation declared on Tuesday. “We cannot just witness these atrocities and do nothing.” the organization added.
As a result, Russian residents' cats will be barred from entering FIFe shows. Furthermore, no cats bred in Russia are allowed to be imported and recorded in a FIFe pedigree book, according to the organization.
No cat belonging to exhibitors living in Russia may be entered at any FIFe show outside Russia, regardless of which organization these exhibitors hold their membership in.
Sanctions will be in force until at least May, and they may be extended depending on what happens in Ukraine. FI...