Russian Anti-Doping Agency receives 13 Therapeutic Use Exemption requests in June

IN BRIEF: What we know about 160-for-160 prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine

After receiving psychological assistance, the released Russian soldiers will be taken to Russia for further treatment and rehabilitation

IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games

The International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes.

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.

IOC provisionally lifts Russian Olympic Committee suspension

Russian athletes returning must meet enhanced anti-doping requirements as qualification for LA28 Olympics gets underway

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

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.

International Volleyball Federation Says Lifts All Restrictions From Russia National Teams

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced on Wednesday its decision to lift all restrictions placed on Russian national teams.

Russia trains North Korean experts to combat drug trafficking

Russia held a training session for North Korean anti-drug experts on combating narcotics trafficking this week, the Russian foreign ministry announced, as the two allies deepen their law enforcement ties. The training seminar for around 10 North Korean experts took place in Moscow on Wednesday, the ministry said in a social media post the same []

IOC eases restrictions for Russian athletes in 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee eased restrictions on Russian athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, “provisionally” lifting the suspension of its athletes. In a press release, the IOC’s Executive Board said the ban on its flag, anthem, colors, and national identification remains in place, and a decision on that will come “at an appropriate time.” []

IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

IOC President Kirsty Coventry spoke about the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board's decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since October 2023, ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes, a step toward Russia's return and ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

International Olympic Committee eases restrictions on Russia

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

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

The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition

The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

EU may drop entry ban on Russian combatants from 21st sanctions package

A proposed EU-wide entry ban on people who fought against Ukraine on Russia's side, included in the European Commission's draft 21st Russia sanctions package, may be replaced with non-binding recommendations because of opposition from France and Italy.

Russia appeals World Athletics ban to CAS after athletes remain barred

Russia appeals World Athletics ban to CAS after athletes remain barred

Russia: Back in the Games

The IOC has cleared Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition and qualifying events, though their status for the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains undecided. The move has sparked criticism from European commentators, who warn it rewards Russia and weakens international pressure over the war in Ukraine.

IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for a return to international ‌competitions including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

After Doping Scandals And War Ban, Russia Moves Toward Olympic Return

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), opening the door to Russia’s potential return for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The announcement paves the way for Russia’s broader return to Olympic competition after several years of sanctions, doping scandals, and restrictions tied to ...

International Olympic Committee lifts ban on Russia ahead of 2028 Games

The IOC has not decided on whether to allow Russia to fly its flag at the Los Angeles Olympics. The post International Olympic Committee lifts ban on Russia ahead of 2028 Games appeared first on MS NOW.

Russian restrictions expose Armenia’s dependence on single export market, economist warns

Recent restrictions imposed by Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) on the import of products subject to quarantine control from Armenia have highlighted the country’s heavy dependence on the Russian market and raised new concerns about the feasibility of Armenia’s export diversification strategy, AzerNEWS reports.

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 []

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

IOC adds freeride, drops Nordic combined for 2030; eases Russia ban for LA 2028

The International Olympic Committee announced program changes for the 2030 Games in the French Alps, and eased restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of the Los Angeles Games. The ban on the Russian flag and anthem remains in place for now.

IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games

IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games

Russia inches closer to Olympic comeback — and may fly its flag in LA 2028

The road for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles just got a little smoother. The International Olympic Committee Executive Board announced on Tuesday it's lifted a ban on the Russian Olympic Committee that had been in place since October 2023 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.

IOC lifts Russian Olympic ban

Russia could compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after IOC officials lifted a provisional ban.

European officials accuse FIFA chief of reopening door to Russia

Inclusion of Russian teenagers in FIFA's new U-15 World Cup has reignited debate over Moscow's return to global competition.

Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war

OTTAWA — Canada is objecting to the International Olympic Committee loosening its suspension on Russian athletes. The move would apply to the 2028 games in Los Angeles, opening the door for Russian athletes to compete, but the IOC says it will decide later if they could do it with the Russian flag and anthem. Secretary [] The post Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war appeared first on Loonie Politics.

🇷🇺⚡️ — Putin signed a law prohibiting the deportation or denial of residence permits in Russi [...]

— Putin signed a law prohibiting the deportation or denial of residence permits in Russia for foreigners who fought in the Russian Armed Forces.@Intelslava

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