# Finland bars Russian athletes from entering over Ukraine war

https://mins.news/en/item/141118

- The Guardian, 2026-11-12 17:23 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/12/finland-bars-russian-athletes-ukraine

> Finland will restrict Russian athletes’ entry because of the war in Ukraine, including competitors with neutral status. Figure skating and cross-country skiing are among the sports affected. Foreign minister Elina Valtonen said their entry would threaten Finland’s international relations while Russia’s war continues.

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