@dump_stack I have no idea how WADA is related, but apparently they are part of federation regulated by it. He explains that they were not sure if Russian players can play with their flag or not, because WADA didn't come with a clear answer so they allowed it. Then WADA called threatening removing them from the federation if they don't change to neutral symbols.

As for provocation, I wouldn't get too excited - it's checkers, wtf