Climbers from the Aggressor Country Can Again Access the Wall
The World Climbing Federation has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under neutral status.
Russia tries to assert itself in the figure skating arena in Milan
The Milan-Cortina Olympic Games will be the third consecutive ones without the Russian flag or anthem due to the country's invasion of Ukraine, but attempts are being made to allow Russian athletes to compete under neutral status.
From Russia with love. The Games under examination of athletes without a flag
The article discusses the status and performance of "neutral individual athletes" from Russia at international competitions, following their approval after passing tests indicating independence from the governments of Moscow and Minsk.
Not all Russian Olympians are neutral. The BBC revealed their connections to Putin's regime and support for the war in Ukraine
An investigation by BBC Sport, in collaboration with Ukrainian journalist Artem Chudoliejev, has uncovered that some Russian athletes competing in the Olympics may support the war in Ukraine, contradicting their neutral status.
Neutral Aggressor State Athletes in the Olympics Who Are Not Neutral: Specific Names
Several Russian athletes allowed to compete as neutral participants in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have been found to have ties to supporting Russia's aggression against Ukraine, according to information obtained by the BBC.
Lavrov: The West must come to terms with the reality on the ground
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that for a settlement to occur, Ukraine must remain outside of NATO and adopt a neutral, non-aligned status, asserting that the West needs to recognize Russia's strategic initiative in Ukraine.