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Paralympics bans Russian and Belarusian athletes after international backlash forces U-turn

Barely 24 hours before the Paralympics are due to begin in Beijing, the IPC releases a statement explaining that the threat of multiple nations to boycott the Games had forced its hand

The Independent UK

Russia and Belarus athletes banned from Paralympics after backlash

Some member nations were "threatening not to compete" if the 2 countries weren't banned, Paralympics governing body said.

Axios

IPC performs U-turn as Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Paralympics

Athletes from those countries were originally told they could compete under a neutral flag, with criticism and the threat of a boycott following.

The Independent UK

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Winter Paralympics U-turn as Russian and Belarusian athletes will now be banned from the Games

Decision taken by International Paralympic Committee following criticism and threat of boycott

Wales Online

Winter Paralympics: Russian athletes BANNED from Beijing Games after dramatic U-turn and boycott threats

Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing after a dramatic U-turn by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Evening Standard

World Bank Halts all Projects in Russia and Belarus

The World Bank on Wednesday announced it was halting all of its ongoing projects in Russia and Belarus in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Citing the "hostilities against the people of Ukraine," the development lender said it "has stopped all its programs in Russia and Belarus with immediate effect."…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Winter Paralympic chiefs come to their senses by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes

COMMENT: International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons revealed that Russian and Belarusian athletes would now be banned from competing at the Beijing Games, starting on Friday

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Russian and Belarusian athletes now banned from Beijing Winter Paralympics in huge U-turn

There will be no Russian or Belarusian athletes at the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics after the IPC reversed its initial decision to allow their athletes to compete as neutrals

Daily Mirror

IPC’s Beijing decision will lead to ‘a lot of boycotts’

The IPC has been strongly criticised for its decision to let athletes from Russia and Belarus take part as neutrals.

The Independent UK

Britain warns Winter Paralympics to reconsider decision on Russia or face protests

The options open to the British Paralympic Association include boycotting either Opening Ceremony and/or medal ceremonies - or refuse to compete at all

Daily Mirror

Russia claims control of Kherson, the first major Ukrainian city to fall, as Zelenksyy calls for resistance to continue

The strategically important port city of Kherson in Ukraine's south reportedly becomes the first major city in the country to be taken over by Russian forces.

ABC News

World Bank halts all programs in Russia, Belarus

The World Bank said on Wednesday it had stopped all programs in Russia and Belarus with immediate effect, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and "hostilities against the people of Ukraine."

Reuters

Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors

Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians.

Al Jazeera

Russian Union of Athletes says world is waging "sporting genocide" on nation's sports stars

The RUA described sanctions taken against Russian and Belarusian athletes as 'sporting genocide', while hundreds are being killed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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Ukrainian governor says Russian air strike that hit two schools killed 22 people — as it happened

At least 22 people have been killed as a Russian air strike hits two schools and private houses in Chernihiv, in Ukraine's north. Look back on our blog as it happened.

Nottingham Post

Ukraine invasion prompts Nottingham to sever ties with twinned Russian and Belarusian cities

Nottingham had helped Minsk children who were poisoned by Chernobyl

Reuters

U.S. hits Russian oil refining sector, slaps export curbs on Belarus

The United States on Wednesday took aim at Russia's oil refining sector with new export curbs and targeted Belarus with sweeping new export restrictions, as the Biden administration amps up its crackdown on Moscow and Minsk over the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Winter Paralympics ruling by IPC ‘has put athletes in a very difficult spot’

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at Beijing 2022 despite the invasion of Ukraine

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Russia expects to discuss ceasefire with Ukraine at talks on Thursday -Russian agencies

Russia expects Ukrainian officials to arrive in Belarus for the next round of peace talks on Thursday morning, when a ceasefire is set to be discussed, Russian news agencies cited Moscow's negotiator Vladimir Medinsky as saying on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Russian Drivers, Such As Nikita Mazepin, Banned From Competing in British GP

Motorsport UK is suspending Russian and Belarusian license holders from competing in the United Kingdom

Al Jazeera

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Paralympics

IPC says athletes from two countries can compete as neutrals, despite calls for a ban amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

IPC’s Winter Games ruling ‘has put athletes in a very difficult spot’

Russians and Belarusians will be allowed to compete in Beijing despite the invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures

Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?

The Hindu

Russians, Belarusians to compete as 'neutral athletes' at Beijing Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee added more restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes when the Paralympics open on Friday, but stopped short of expulsion

Reuters

Russian delegation on the way to talks with the Ukrainians - Belta agency

A Russian delegation is travelling to a meeting point for talks with Ukrainian counterparts, Belarus' Belta news agency reported ahead of negotiations that are expected to resume later on Wednesday.

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