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Russia shows no sign of remorse or retreat, and the West, by allowing its athletes and artists to perform worldwide, sends a message that genocide, invasion, and war crimes are somewhat tolerable.

By Diane Francis

Feb. 14, 2023

War in Ukraine

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko Says Russian Athletes Must Denounce War to Compete at Olympics

Klitschko says only Russian athletes who condemn Russia's war should be allowed to compete in the Olympics.

By AFP

Feb. 14, 2023

Olympic Chief Bach Shares 'Grief, Human Suffering' of Ukrainian Athletes, but Not Prepared to Budge

Olympic chief continues to reject Ukrainian concerns over participation of Russian athletes.

By AFP

Feb. 12, 2023

Zelensky Says Russian Athletes at Olympics a 'Manifestation of Violence'

Zelensky steps up pressure on International Olympic Committee over participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

By AFP

Feb. 11, 2023

War in Ukraine

Ukraine's Usyk Motivated by Boxing and Memory of Dead Friend

Ukraine's boxing star urges his compatriots to be strong and now regards the Russians as 'sick' people.

By AFP

Feb. 6, 2023

Kuleba Accuses IOC of Trying to Conceal Russian Atrocities With ‘White Flags’

There has been outrage in Kyiv after the International Olympic Committee said Russian and Belarusian athletes might participate in the Paris Olympics next year as neutrals.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 4, 2023

War in Ukraine

Kyiv Calls International Olympic Committee 'Promoter of War'

Ukraine slams International Olympic Committee for its softness on Russia and Belarus warmongers.

By AFP

Jan. 30, 2023

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Invites Olympics Chief to Ukraine Frontline City Bakhmut

Ukrainian President extended the invitation after the committee said a "pathway" should be explored for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games.

By AFP

Jan. 28, 2023