Ex-president of Kalmykia sues US Treasury Department
Former President of Kalmykia (Russia) and President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov intends to sue the US Treasury Department, whose sanctions, in his opinion, offend his honor and dignity.
This Russian official said the publication "R-Sport".
“On Monday [December 7], I begin actions against the US Treasury. As soon as they present me official claims, I am going to appeal to the Washington District Court, at the place of registration of the US Treasury, with a claim for the protection of honor and dignity, ”said Ilyumzhinov.
He added that he had transferred his authority in the field of financial and economic activities in the United States to FIDE First Vice President Georgios Makropoulos.
As wrote “Forum”, November 25 The US Treasury included Ilyumzhinov in the list of persons to whom financial sanctions will be applied..
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