Sports
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Did Putin Give Up Part of the Spoils of War in Ukraine Because of the Olympics in America?
Russia’s Olympic return appears to hinge on an IOC claim that Moscow quietly dropped its control over four occupied Ukrainian regions – a move that signals political maneuvering far beyond sport.
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Russia
Russia: Back in the Games
European commentators warn the IOC’s decision could normalize Russia’s war, with some urging Olympic boycotts in protest.
July 10, 2026
Ukraine
Usyk Says Vacating Heavyweight World Title Belts
Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced his decision to vacate his three world title belts to allow other contenders to compete for them.
June 27, 2026
Ukraine
Artem Dovbyk and Experts Share What to Expect From the 2026 World Cup
Artem Dovbyk and Ukrainian football experts assessed the new commercial format of the 2026 World Cup, named the favorites, and weighed Sweden’s chances of advancing from the group.
June 13, 2026
Ukraine
Oleksandr Usyk Meets Donald Trump at the White House
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk met with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, continuing his high-profile advocacy for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
June 13, 2026
Sports
Kostyuk Reaches Historic French Open Semifinal, Dedicates Win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open, dedicating the victory to Ukraine following a wave of Russian drone and missile attacks that killed at least 21 people.
June 3, 2026
Football
ANALYSIS: Champions League Final Under the Shadow of the War in Ukraine
The Champions League final did more than pit two teams against each other – it brought into view different European realities, experiences, memories, and positions.
May 31, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv’s oldest club promoted to the First League of the Ukrainian Football Championship
Kyiv’s oldest football club, FC Lokomotiv, has secured a historic promotion to the Ukrainian First League, continuing its impressive rise just three years after reclaiming its professional status.
May 24, 2026
Ukraine
Usyk Triumphs in Giza With a Knockout Victory Over Verhoeven
Unbeaten heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk rallied from an early points deficit to stop Dutch kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round at the Pyramids of Giza.
May 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘They Fight Real Darkness’: Oleksandr Usyk Meets Ukraine’s Energy Workers Ahead of Cairo Title Bout
The meeting brought together Usyk and a group of Ukrainian veterans who, after serving in the armed forces, have returned to civilian life as energy workers restoring electricity under threat.
May 22, 2026
Football
Shakhtar Donetsk: A Ukrainian Football Team Forced to Play Only Away From Home
How Ukraine’s wartime football nomads have defied the odds.
May 10, 2026
People
Triumph Within Tragedy: A Testimony to the Paralympics and the Ukrainian Spirit
A story of heroes and the rehabilitating power of athletic competition.
March 15, 2026
Russia
Russian Decision Is a Betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics Chief
The IPC decision to allow 6 Russians and 4 Belarusians to compete in the Games has sparked a boycott of the event by Ukrainian officials as well as the EU Commissioner for Sport.
Feb. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says ‘Outrageous’ to Allow Russian Paralympians to Compete Under Own Flag
Six Russians and four Belarusians will be allowed to take part under their own flags at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics rather than as neutral athletes, the Games’ governing body confirmed Tuesday.
Feb. 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russians, Belarusians to Compete Under Own Flags at Paralympics
Athletes from Russia and Belarus had previously been banned from competing under their own flags since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Russia Warns Athletes Who Switch Nationality They ‘Could Face Jail’
Sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev told Russia’s state-owned Channel One last week: “We want to deprive them of everything, ban them from coming to the country and using our sports facilities.”
Feb. 16, 2026
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