SportsSybiha urges ban on Russian hockey players as return could push Ukraine out

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling allowing Russia back into ice hockey tournaments and urged governments to bar Russian players. Sweden’s ice hockey association chair warned Russia’s return to the men’s top group could displace Ukraine, the last team to qualify. Implementation details are expected next week.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-01 15:50Original