The Ukrainian FA has written to all European associations asking them not to play Russia following Uefa's decision to re-admit national teams from the country at U17 level.
Uefa made the surprise reversal earlier this week and is now deciding how to integrate the teams back into the male and female European championships, due to take place next year, given the respective qualifying draws have already been made.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has said that youth players should not be held accountable for the actions of the Russian Government.In its letter the Ukraine FA says: "We are convinced any step towards reintegration of Russian representatives is a hazardous and terrifying trend, which means nothing but support to the Russian terrorist state and all their crimes committed in Ukraine."
The next Under-17 male European Championship finals are due to be played in Cyprus next year, with women's equivalent scheduled for May in Sweden. After banning the country's teams from European competition, UEFA also revoked Russia's hosting rights for the 2022 Champions League final and 2023 Super Cup - due to be held in Saint Petersburg and Kazan respectively - as well as cancelling the sponsorship contract with state-owned energy giant Gazprom.
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