Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand | Russia-Ukraine war News

Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. Members of a dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine have been jailed in Thailand, with growing calls to not deport them to Russia. Progressive rock group Bi-2’s members remained…

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC | Russia-Ukraine war News

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the games next year as neutrals. Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify in their sport for the…

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics | Olympics

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics | Olympics

Athletes from both countries have faced sanctions in multiple sports but may be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games under a neutral flag. Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees have called for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be admitted under a neutral flag for the…