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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
IOC lifts Russian Olympic ban
Russia could compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after IOC officials lifted a provisional ban.
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Western Standard
· 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.
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇷🇺 IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.
JUST IN: IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.@BRICSNews
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC lifts Russia's ban, requires adequate testing ahead of LA 2028
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, a step towards Russia's return to the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. "We wanted to ensure all athletes have the possibility to compete at the Olympic Games and not be held responsible for their government's actions," said Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee. #LA2028 #Olympics #Rusia #Athlete #Sports
Kyiv Post
· 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?
teleSUR English
· Jul 7, 2026
Russians to Compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games
However, the Olympic Committee has not yet decided whether the Russian symbols can be displayed in competitions. On Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), which had been in effect since October 2023. It also recommended that international federations remove restrictions stemming from the Ukrainian war []
UPI
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games
IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games
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Related coverage for "IOC lifts Russian Olympic ban": Western Standard — BREAKING: Russia's Olympic ban lifted. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇷🇺 IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.. Reuters — IOC lifts Russia's ban, requires adequate testing ahead of LA 2028. Kyiv Post — Did Putin Give Up Part of the Spoils of War in Ukraine Because of the Olympics in America?. teleSUR English — Russians to Compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games. UPI — IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games