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As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow
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As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow

by Chris Powers

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 across Europe. Russia had been banned from participating in Olympic sports since 2022, following the start of its all-out war, and was furt

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