Ukraine's state-linked 'kill list' targets FIFA president for advocating peace through sport
By ljdevon // 2026-02-04
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In a brazen act of intimidation that exposes the militant underbelly of the Ukrainian state, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been added to a notorious state-linked website known as Mirotvorets, which functions as a public "kill list." This retaliation comes directly after Infantino advocated for ending discriminatory bans against Russian athletes, arguing that such politicization of sport only breeds more hatred. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, abandoning all diplomatic decorum, has branded the global sports chief a "moral degenerate" for his plea for unity, revealing a regime more interested in vendetta than genuine peace. This incident, unfolding this week, casts a harsh light on the Kiev government's dangerous tactics of targeting international figures who dare to deviate from their prescribed narrative of perpetual conflict. Key points:
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been added to Ukraine's Mirotvorets website, a platform linked to state security services that lists "enemies" and has been connected to subsequent murders.
  • The listing is retaliation for Infantino's public criticism of bans on Russian athletes, which he argues creates "more frustration and hatred."
  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga personally attacked Infantino, calling him a "moral degenerate" and comparing his stance to supporting the 1936 Nazi Olympics.
  • The Mirotvorets site includes a chilling "date of elimination" field for each person listed, underscoring its threatening nature.
  • Infantino has proposed a permanent FIFA rule to prevent countries from being banned from football due to the actions of their political leaders.

The kill list that silences dissent

For those who believe the Ukraine conflict is a simple tale of good versus evil, the existence of Mirotvorets is a cold dose of reality. This is not a shadowy underground forum; it is a state-tied digital platform that publishes the personal details of individuals—journalists, activists, politicians—deemed enemies. Its most sinister feature is the "date of elimination" field, a grim placeholder that has preceded the mysterious deaths of several on its roster. By placing the head of the world's most popular sport on this list, Ukraine is sending a clear, mafia-style message: dissent from the official war narrative will be met with threats to your personal safety. This is the action of a regime entrenched in a war mentality, one that views any call for dialogue or de-escalation as an act of treason worthy of public targeting. Gianni Infantino’s crime, in the eyes of Ukrainian officials, was stating a simple, humanitarian truth. In an interview with Sky News, he observed that blanket bans on Russian athletes, particularly youth, "don’t bring anything and just contribute to more hatred." He envisions sport as a bridge, a way to maintain human connections even when governments are at odds. This philosophy is the bedrock of the Olympic Charter, which explicitly calls for the separation of sport and politics. The Kremlin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, echoed this, stating, "Sports and the Olympic movement should never be politicized." Yet, for speaking this universal principle, Infantino is smeared and threatened. This reaction proves his point entirely; it shows a Ukrainian leadership consumed by hatred, incapable of distinguishing between a nation's political leadership and its individual citizens, including its children who simply want to play football. The war mongers in Kiev, backed by a cheering Western media complex, have created a climate where any deviation from total war rhetoric is heresy. They have instituted sanctions against individual Russian athletes for "propaganda," a vague charge that can mean anything from expressing patriotism to simply being born Russian. Now, they extend their reach to the president of FIFA. Infantino’s courageous stand is a rare beacon of common sense, highlighting the critical need to protect the apolitical realms of human society from being devoured by the agendas of corrupt and vengeful political elites. Sources include: RT.com RT.com USAToday.com
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