Renowned chess grandmaster and TV chess expert, Sergey Shipov, has publicly expressed support for Russia's military aggression in Ukraine. In a recent social media post, Shipov called for a "military-technical response" to Ukraine and the destruction of military bases in the country.

The post caused an immediate backlash, with many in the international chess community condemning Shipov's comments. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) released a statement saying they "strongly condemn any expression of support for military aggression and war."