For those sanctions, I can accept that they are pushing Putin to stop the war. But this announcement? I don't think Putin will stop the invasion just because Russian hams can't get points in CQWW DX contests. I think this is discrimination against Russian hams.

I am personally against Russia's invasion, and I think those sanctions and punishments should be more focused on Putin and his government, rather than normal people (however, I think it's acceptable to have some influence on normal people, but not direct to them).

I do accept sports unions to punish Russia's football teams. It has a wider influence. However, hams? I won't even give a fuck if I was not a ham. I'm not saying all punishment and sanctions are invalid, but you have to make it efficient, rather than kill everything from Russia.

*I'm a certified HAM in China mainland, and my callsign starts with BI1, but I will never publish something that can reveal my identity in public. In China, hams are more likely to work individually, and won't be related to the government, or the invasion. And nobody would care about this announcement if they are not a HAM. So, in my humble opinion, this announcement won't help stop the invasion. Correct me if I'm wrong.*