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As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow

The Kyiv Independent

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July 9, 2026

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As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow

As Russia continues its war of conquest against Ukraine, causing thousands of deaths, international sports organizations are eyeing to welcome Russian athletes and teams back into international competition.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation on July 7, provoking angry reactions from Ukraine and

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The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Russia launches court appeal against World Athletics ban due to Ukraine war

World Athletics has excluded Russia from international events since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban

Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics' decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes' right to compete, on grounds that Russian Athletics considers discriminatory, read the federation's statement. The post Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban appeared first on Vanguard News.

Meduza.io

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· Jul 8, 2026

The IOC just recommended bringing Russian athletes back to the Olympics. Here’s how Russia, Ukraine, and the West are reacting.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended lifting all restrictions on Russian athletes who had been barred from international competition following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and provisionally reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee. Since 2022, Russian athletes had either been barred from major competitions entirely or allowed to compete only as individuals in neutral status. The IOC recommendation does not automatically grant access to competitions — decisions will be made by the international federations governing each sport — but it significantly weakens the isolation of Russian sport. Meduza looked at how the decision is being received in Russia, Ukraine, and the West.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Did Putin Give Up Part of the Spoils of War in Ukraine Because of the Olympics in America?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, clearing the path for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The IOC states its decision is based on the Russian Olympic Committee no longer including regional sports organizations from the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. Has Russia quietly renounced it’s desire for control over these territories? And what does it want in return?

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 7, 2026

The IOC Peace Prize Goes to……Vladimir Putin!

What has changed in the four years since the IOC kicked Russia out of international sports competitions over its illegal invasion of Ukraine? Absolutely nothing. So the IOC has decided (at least unofficialy) to just give in to Putin and let Russia compete again. The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies Tuesday to end a three-year [] The post The IOC Peace Prize Goes toVladimir Putin! appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka

Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

IOC decision paves way for Russia's return to international sport

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, marking a significant step towards Russia's reintegration into the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #olympics #sports #russia Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4peedK6 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

DawnNews English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Putin Dismisses Ukraine's Offer: Russia Won't Pause Long-Range Strikes | Dawn News English

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long-range strikes, arguing that it would distract from Moscow's military objectives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #russiaukrainewar #geopolitics #internationalrelations #globalsecurity #peacetalks #militarystrategy #europeansecurity #worldnews #Ukraine #russia #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

AllSides

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· Jul 3, 2026

Moscow hockey match shows limits of Trump-Putin thaw

Russia's attempt to thaw business relations with the US began with talk of a professional hockey match between the two countries. What has emerged so far is a more modest business-linked event at a Moscow rink. The first US-Russia ice hockey match since Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 brought Stanley Cup champions and Olympic gold medallists to the Russian capital this week. But Russia's 10-6 victory on Wednesday fell well short of the top-level spectacle Putin first floated to Donald Trump last year.

TASS

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· Jul 6, 2026

Europe’s 2027 Air Rifle Championship relocated from Estonia to Spain — federation

The move came after the Estonian authorities announced that they would not allow Russian athletes to participate in the tournament held on their soil

POLITICO

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Lawmakers pan IOC for loosening restrictions on Russians at Olympics

Russian athletes had been banned from competing for their country at International Olympic Committee competitions since Vladimir Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nordic combined dropped from 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics

Nordic combined, the event combining ski jumping and cross-country skiing, has been removed from the sports program for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee approved the 2030 program at its Executive Board meeting on Monday. Nordic combined was part of every Winter Olympics since the inaugural Games in 1924 but has long faced uncertainty due to limited global popularity, domination by a handful of countries and the absence of a women's event through the 2026

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russians could compete at L.A. Games: IOC

Russia applauds provisional lifting of suspension

The Japan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

International Olympic Committee eases restrictions on Russia

The move will see Russian athletes back in many international competitions including Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision to allow Russian athletes at the Olympics

Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision to allow Russian athletes at the Olympics

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 7, 2026

Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia

Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa

Russia banned since full-scale invasion of UkraineMany national associations opposed to reintegrationUefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the country’s suspension from global competition.Fifa has indicated it will review its position after imposing a ban on Russian teams in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago. It said on Tuesday that it would “analyse the decision before deciding on next steps”, and Uefa’s stance sets up another potential clash with the world governing body. Continue reading...

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia Moves Closer to Olympic Return at LA 2028 after IOC Lifts Ban

Russia has moved closer to a full return to international sport after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. The decision could accelerate Moscow’s path back to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while FIFA is now considering whether to restore Russian football teams. The post Russia Moves Closer to Olympic Return at LA 2028 after IOC Lifts Ban appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Olympics invites Russia back, but what has changed?

The International Olympic Committee has announced that it will greenlight a full return for Russian athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, despite the fact that nothing much has changed with respect to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IOC declared that it was “provisionally” lifting the suspension of Russian athletes that had been in place since October []

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇷🇺 IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.

JUST IN: IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.@BRICSNews

PravdaReport

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russia Cleared to Host International Sports Events After IOC Decision, ROC Says

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has announced that Russia has regained the right to host international sporting events, ROC President Mikhail Degtyarev said on his Telegram channel. ROC Says IOC Has Lifted Hosting Restrictions Degtyarev wrote that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had lifted its ban on holding international competitions in Russia. At the same time, he noted that the IOC emphasized that decisions on staging events and sporting competitions in Russia, inviting Russian sports officials, and permitting the display of Russian national symbols would remain at the discretion of each international federation. Restrictions on Russian Athletes Also Eased Degtyarev also stated that the requirement to assess Russian athletes for neutral status had been removed.

DW News

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· Jun 23, 2026

How Ukraine and Poland are clashing over World War 2 history | DW News

Ukraine and Poland are clashing over how to confront their shared World War II history, straining a partnership that has been crucial in the war against Russia. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Western Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

BREAKING: Russia's Olympic ban lifted

Russia's Olympic ban has been lifted — leaving Russian athletes capable of competing under Russia at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

Sputnik

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· Jul 8, 2026

Exclude Russia From World Sport and You Get a Political Sideshow

The process of excluding Russia from international sporting competitions constitutes a form of political “insanity,” not principles or logic which can be explained to a reasonable person, legendary Soviet and Russian football coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev told Sputnik.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian athletes could compete at LA 2028 Olympics

Russian athletes could be allowed to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension. The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee in 2023 in response to the war in Ukraine. It says that ban is “no longer applicable” and athletes from Russia can compete again The post Russian athletes could compete at LA 2028 Olympics appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 26, 2026

Russia attacks Ukraine with 7 Iskander missiles and 189 UAVs: 3 missiles and 174 drones downed

Russia has attacked Ukraine with seven ballistic missiles and 189 UAVs of various types since the evening of 25 June. Ukrainian air defence forces have shot down or jammed three missiles and 174 of the drones. The Russian attack is ongoing.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Beat every single Russian' — Ukrainian semifinalist at Wimbledon condemns IOC ruling on Russia

I just want to go out there and hopefully beat every single Russian I play in the Olympics, Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostiuk said after advancing to the semifinals at Wimbledon.

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

IOC Allows Russia's Olympic Return While Retaining Flag And Anthem Ban

The IOC's decision marks a step towards Russia's return to the Olympics, but athletes will still participate as neutrals without the national flag or anthem.

Off The Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Lawmakers Slam International Olympic Committee’s Move on Russia

U.S. lawmakers from both parties are criticizing the International Olympic Committee after it voted this week to provisionally allow the Russian Olympic Committee back into competition, arguing the decision sends the wrong message as Russia continues its war against Ukraine. The criticism came as Moscow presses ahead with its military campaign more than four years []...Click to read more

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia, Ukraine exchange deep strikes as U.S. senators push new sanctions on Moscow

Capitals, July 11 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged long-range strikes over the past 24 hours, with Russian attacks killing four people and wounding others in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, while Ukrainian forces targeted oil infrastructure deep inside Russia, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian officials said Kyiv came under a ballistic missile attack early []

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