A Ukrainian ambassador has reportedly threatened to start a petition to get Russia banned from the World Cup this summer in Brazil due to their ongoing conflict.
It is believed that a figure within Ukrainian politics will look to have Russia removed from the football tournament should war break out.
BBC News journalist Chris Morris wrote on Twitter: "Ukrainian ambassador to #EU tells me one sanction they will push for if Moscow doesn't back down is expel Russia from World Cup this summer.
"#EU calls on Russia to withdraw troops immediately. (Or we'll kick you out of World Cup, they didn't add)."
Russia will host the 2018 World Cup.
