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Ukraine's ice hockey has 'no intention of giving up' after court ruling clears way for Russia's return

by Yevgeniya DoludaNovember 6, 2026

As the possibility of Russian athletes' return looms over the ice hockey community, Ukraine and leading hockey nations refuse to welcome Russia back into international sports. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Oct. 30 that the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) exclusion of Russian athletes from its tournaments was unlawful, sparking outrage among multiple national federations and the IIHF itself. "Some say that sports are separate from politics, but that's not true a

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Canada to block Russian team from World Junior Hockey Championship, Carney says

by Tamara NowakowskyNovember 4, 2026

Top European nations vow to boycott Ice Hockey World Championship if Russia returns

by Yevgeniya DoludaNovember 3, 2026

Controversial court ruling paves way for Russia's return to world ice hockey as Canada, European nations push back

by Chris PowersOctober 30, 2026

Finland to tighten restrictions on Russian athletes after Moscow's expected return to world ice hockey

by Chris PowersNovember 6, 2026

Foreign Minister Sybiha calls for Russian athlete travel ban as Moscow's ice hockey return risks forcing Ukraine out

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Russian general charged in absentia for missile strike on museum dedicated to 18th century Ukrainian philosopher

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Saturday, November 7

12:04 AM

Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv, injuring 3, including child, after Zelensky warns of mass attack

At least three people have been injured in the city and the surrounding region. Damage has been reported at homes, apartment buildings, and a kindergarten.

05:01 AM

Ukraine strikes Saratov Oil Refinery in mass attack on several Russian regions, reports say

Ukraine struck various sites in the Russian regions of Oryol, Saratov, and Rostov, hitting an oil refinery among several targets overnight on Nov. 7, monitoring channels reported.

02:04 AM

Musk reposts tweet calling Starlink service for Ukraine 'mistake'

"In hindsight, it was a mistake for SpaceX to send (Ukraine) thousands of free Starlink dishes and millions of dollars a month in free service at the beginning of the war," the post reads.

Friday, November 6

11:19 PM

Midterm elections 'doubled' Ukraine's chances of getting US military aid, official says

"In general, we are more optimistic for cooperation between the U.S. and Ukraine," David Arakhamia, head of Zelensky's parliamentary faction, told reporters on Nov. 6.

10:15 PM

Umerov to lead Ukraine delegation in Abu Dhabi peace talks despite media confusion, top official confirms

The talks in Abu Dhabi are expected to take place in a trilateral format, with Ukrainian, Russian, and U.S. officials in attendance.

09:51 PM

Russia preparing major attack against Ukraine's bridges, critical infrastructure, Zelensky warns

"We currently have intelligence indicating that a new attack is being prepared against our energy infrastructure, our bridges across the Dnipro River, and civilian infrastructure."

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