Former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke has left his post as manager of Russian club Krasnodar prior to his first match in a move that is being attributed as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Farke, who was sacked by Norwich in November after three years at the club, joined Krasnodar in January on a deal that was supposed to keep him there until 2024.

But Russian president Vladimir Putin began a full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine last Thursday, an attack that has been met with international condemnation.

That has been reflected by Russian teams – clubs and national sides – being banned from competing in UEFA and FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.

Markus Gisdol quit his post at Lokomotiv Moscow earlier in the week, confirming to BILD that he felt unable to work in a "country whose leader has invaded another country in the middle of Europe".

He added: "That does not go together with my values and I have therefore resigned as manager of Lokomotiv Moscow with immediate effect.

"I can't stand at the training ground in Moscow and coach the players, ask them to be professional when a few kilometres away there are orders given that brings suffering to the people of a whole country. This is my personal decision and I am absolutely convinced it is the right one."

His compatriot Farke has seemingly taken a similar decision.

While Krasnodar have not outlined the reasoning for Farke and his entire backroom staff leaving, they did confirm the four coaches have left by "mutual agreement".

Farke was due to take charge of his first match at home to Ural next Monday.

The exit of Farke is likely to further increase the pressure on fellow German, Sandro Schwarz, who is Dinamo Moscow coach.

Schwarz, despite seeing his Ukrainian assistant Andriy Voronin leave, is quoted by BILD as saying he plans to stay.

"I'm not the kind of person who buys a ticket, gets on the next plane and takes off. It is not about me. I feel responsible," he said.

Markus Gisdol has resigned as Lokomotiv Moscow head coach in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The 52-year-old German was only appointed by Lokomotiv in October and had taken charge of just 12 matches.

However, as a result of events unfolding in Ukraine, the Russian club announced on their official website on Tuesday that Gisdol has left his position.

Marvin Compper has been named interim head coach ahead of Thursday's Russian Cup clash with Yenisey Krasnoyarsk.

Explaining his reasons for stepping aside, Gisdol told German outlet Bild that he is "absolutely convinced" he made the right decision given the ongoing events.

"Football coaching is the best job in the world. But I can't pursue my calling in a country whose leader is responsible for a war of aggression in the middle of Europe," he said. 

"That is not in line with my values, which is why I have resigned from my position as coach of Lokomotiv Moscow with immediate effect. 

"I can't stand on the training ground in Moscow and demand professionalism when a few kilometres away orders are given that bring great suffering to an entire people. 

"That is my personal decision and I am absolutely convinced of it."

Gisdol had previously spent his whole playing and coaching career in Germany, most recently taking charge of Cologne for two years prior to his sacking last April.

The announcement from Gisdol comes a day after FIFA and UEFA confirmed Russian teams have been suspended from international and club competitions until further notice.

Lokomotiv had already been eliminated from the Europa League after finishing bottom of their group in December.