The situation in Russia and Ukraine has been turbulent recently. Some countries, including Europe and the United States, have imposed sanctions on Russia. But what I never expected is that even cats in Russia have been sanctioned! On March 1, the In...
The situation in Russia and Ukraine has been turbulent recently. Some countries, including Europe and the United States, have imposed sanctions on Russia. But what I never expected is that even cats in Russia have been sanctioned!
On March 1, the International Federation of Felines (FIFe), an organization initiated by French cat lovers in Europe, also announced that it would join the sanctions against Russia.
The "sanctions" order issued by FIFe stated that the board of directors was shocked by "Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which resulted in the death of many innocent civilians and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people." FIFe stated that it "cannot sit idly by and ignore the situation in Ukraine." Therefore, it decided that from now on, its branches will stop importing cats raised in Russia. In addition, cats from pet exhibitors in Russia are not allowed to participate in any FIFe pet shows or competitions outside Russia.
As an organization with important influence in the global cat breed industry, FIFe has held many influential competitions and exhibitions, attracting the attention of cat lovers and related companies around the world. Because there are so many branches, this "sanction" of FIFe has a very strong binding force on the entire industry.
The "Russian Blue Cat" produced in Russia has always been an important breed in the pet market that is widely loved by consumers from all over the world. At present, this breed of cat is still mainly bred in Russia.
Although FIFe stated in the announcement that it had heard the voices of many people "strongly calling for sanctions against Russia," judging from the comment area, FIFe's "sanctions" against Russia did not receive a response from everyone. Opponents believe that FIFe is not an organization with a fixed political program and should not be involved in this controversial political event involving many aspects out of impulse. The most upvoted comment under the statement believes that the "sanctions" issued by FIFe against Russian breeders are unreasonable. In addition to hurting ordinary people who cannot influence the political situation, it will not help the current situation in Ukraine in the slightest.
