Ukraine war: Finland, Norway block visas for Russian athletes
Finland and Norway have announced fresh restrictions on Russian athletes, making it difficult for them to compete in the two Nordic countries as the war in Ukraine continues. Finland announced on Thursday that it would restrict visas for Russian athletes, saying they had "no business" in the country as long as the war continued. Hours later,...
Key Takeaways
- Finland and Norway have announced fresh restrictions on Russian athletes, making it difficult for them to compete in the two Nordic countries as the war in Ukraine continues.
- Finland announced on Thursday that it would restrict visas for Russian athletes, saying they had "no business" in the country as long as the war continued.
- Hours later, Norway said it would stop professional Russian and Belarusian sportspersons from competing on its soil.
Finland and Norway have announced fresh restrictions on Russian athletes, making it difficult for them to compete in the two Nordic countries as the war in Ukraine continues. Finland announced on Thursday that it would restrict visas for Russian athletes, saying they had "no business" in the country as long as the war continued. Hours later, Norway said it would stop professional Russian and Belarusian sportspersons from competing on its soil.
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