"Given the difficult scenario in Ukraine, where many members of his circle of relatives stay, Artem apologised and requested, for circle of relatives reasons, no longer to be selected," Karpin said at the website of the Football Union of Russia.
"We agreed to stay in touch and I will hold a near eye on his following few suits with Zenit Saint Petersburg."
Russia, which hosted the remaining World Cup finals in 2018, have been thrown out of the playoffs for this yr's finals in Qatar due to its military motion over Ukraine, despite the fact that they have appealed against FIFA's decision.
Regardless of the final results of the appeal, the Russia squad will accumulate on March 21-27, although its desire of warring parties could appear like confined to its allies.
"The specific programme for the training camp, as well as pleasant fits, is being labored out and might be published soon," Karpin said.
Karpin stated he had no longer called up players based at European clubs.
