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Russia-Ukraine war: Which sporting bodies have banned Russia?

Sporting bodies around the world move to bar Russian athletes from competing in international events.

Al Jazeera

Russian, Belarusian Skaters Banned from ISU Competitions, Governing Body Says

The International Skating Union (ISU) said on Tuesday that competitors from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in its international events until further notice over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The move comes a day after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that sports federations ban Russian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lukashenko says Belarus deploying more forces to Ukraine border

Belarus is deploying more forces on its border with Ukraine, state news agency Belta quoted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko as saying on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Ukraine claims Belarus troops have crossed border after Lukashenko denied plans to join Putin’s war

Ukrainian parliament says Belarus forces have entered northern Chernihiv region as Russia’s war intensifies

The Independent UK

Belarus INVADES Ukraine as second country joins Russian attack

The Ukrainian government has today said Belarus has invaded the country, joining the Russian offensive only hours after Belarusian president Aleksandr Lukashenko claimed he had no plans to join Putin's war

Daily Mirror

World Rugby joins other sports bodies by suspending Russia and Belarus

World Rugby has joined a growing list of international sports governing bodies by placing immediate suspensions on Russia and Belarus

The Guardian - UK

Trudy Rubin: Why is Belarus helping Russia invade Ukraine? An explainer on the latest in the conflict

On Monday, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for talks on Ukraine’s border with Belarus — one sign of how Vladimir Putin has swallowed the country of Belarus while the world was watching the war in Ukraine. Belarusian troops may now supplement Russians in the effort to conquer Kyiv, and Belarus…

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Russian and Belarusian athletes given hope for Beijing Paralympic Games

Organisers of the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games are likely to admit Russian and Belarusian athletes under a neutral flag despite a ban on the country's sports men and women imposed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Radio France Internationale

Belarus leader says Minsk won't join Russian operation in Ukraine, Belta reports

Belarus has no plans to join Russia's military operation in Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was quoted as saying on Tuesday.

Reuters

Today's rugby headlines as World Rugby refuse to address law despite backlash and Faletau's genius revealed

Italy's game against Ireland was shrouded in controversy when they were reduced to 13 men following one red card

Wales Online

Fund managers ditch Russian assets, global stocks slide, bitcoin rises after latest sanctions – as it happened

European stocks slide further while Moscow stock exchange remains closed for second day; rouble steadies and Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel

The Guardian - UK

International Olympic Committee places politics above athletes' rights to compete as it reacts to Russia-Ukraine war

The International Olympic Committee can no longer claim it operates above politics, following its recommendation athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus be banned from international events, writes Tracey Holmes.

ABC News

Satellite images of Ukraine show how Russian forces are advancing on Kyiv

A military convoy that would stretch from Sydney's CBD past Penrith is pushing towards Kyiv, with warnings a major attack on the capital is imminent.

ABC News

International Ice Hockey Federation Suspends Russia, Belarus From All Levels of International Play

Hockey’s international governing body announced sweeping sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Banning Russia Is the Right and Only Move for FIFA, IOC, but Let’s Not Praise Them Just Yet

It took Russia’s invading Ukraine for sport governing bodies such as the IOC and FIFA to suggest banning the country from events. Let that sink in, and then ask yourself why it took so long.

Sports Illustrated

NHL Condemns Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Suspends Relationships with Russian Partners

The league‘s statement came soon after the International Ice Hockey Federation indefinitely banned teams from Belarus and Russia from competing in events.

The Independent UK

A free-for-all but no crippling cyberattacks in Ukraine war

Russia has some of the best hackers in the world, but in the early days of the war in Ukraine, its ability to create mayhem through malware hasn’t had much of a noticeable impact

Chicago Sun-Times

Assault on Ukraine’s democracy has plenty to teach America

Just because our democracy will be 250 years old later in this decade does not mean that we can take it for granted.

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Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv TV tower hit in alleged attack

Russia-Ukraine crisis news from March 1: Washington says Russian ‘crimes’ in Ukraine are ‘mounting by the hour’.

The Independent UK

Belarus sheds neutral status in vote critics call rigged

Belarusian authorities say more than half of the country’s voters approved constitutional reforms that would allow its authoritarian leader to stay in power until 2035 and open the way for stronger military cooperation with Russia

Reuters

Belarus leader allowed Russia to 'make a mockery' of sovereignty in Ukraine invasion -U.S. State Dept

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has allowed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to "make a mockery" of Belarus' sovereignty by allowing Moscow's forces to launch their attack on Ukraine from its territory, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

France 24

War in Ukraine: Can talks and sanctions stop Putin?

Talks have begun on the Belarus border between representatives of Ukraine and Russia. But the one voice that counts and can immediately stop the violence is that of Vladimir Putin. Has the Russian president already gone too far and signed the end of his own time in power? With almost…

Reuters

Olympics-IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended sports federations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ex-UFC fighter Luis Pena booked for April ACA MMA grand prix in Belarus

Former UFC lightweight Luis Pena, whose recent headlines have been due to out-of-the-cage legal issues, has a return booked.

Daily Mirror

Daniil Medvedev's world No 1 status in jeopardy amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Daniil Medvedev officially became the world number one on Monday - but his place atop the rankings could already be in danger due to circumstances outside of his control.

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