Russia is making an attempt to host the European Championship despite being banned from participating in international soccer over its invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian Football Union, the governing body of soccer in Russia, has placed a bid to host the EURO in either 2028 or 2032.
Wednesday was the deadline to submit an 'Expression of Interest' to the Union of European Football Associations.
During an executive meeting Wednesday, the RFU said it supports the decision to declare interest in hosting the championship.
Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018, NBC News reports.
