Finland bars Russian athletes from entering country over Ukraine war

Finland has announced it will restrict entry to Russian athletes due to Russia's ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine, with skating and cross-country skiing being the first sports affected. The decision follows public backlash after Russia was reinstated for the ice hockey world championships held in Finland. Finnish Foreign Affairs Minister Elina Valtonen stated that Russian athletes 'have no business' in the country, citing threats to Finland's international relations.