The Russian and Belarusian Shogi Federations are to abstain from voting in the General Assembly of FESA until further notice. Furthermore both countries are not eligible to host to the European Shogi Championship and the World Open Shogi Championship (ESC/WOSC) until the year 2025. To underline its mission to foster international understanding, peace and friendship among the people FESA will refrain from displaying national symbols like flags at its tournament and events.