Dozens of Ukrainian drones downed over Russia in two hours – MOD | Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia banned from Olympics and major sport events

Russia banned from Olympics and major sport events

Russia wins first Winter Paralympic medals in 12 years
The athletes took two bronze medals, competing under their national flag for the first time in more than a decade
Mar 7, 2026 17:35
Trump envoy backs Russia’s Paralympic comeback – NYT
Russian athletes were restricted from international competitions after the Ukraine conflict escalated in 2022
Feb 21, 2026 15:17
Banning Russia only creates ‘frustration and hatred’ – FIFA chief
Gianni Infantino has described the exclusion as not achieving “anything” and said football should rise above politics
Feb 2, 2026 17:47
Baltic state stripped of major sporting event over excluding Russians
Estonia has lost its right to host the European Fencing Championship over denying visas to athletes from Russia and Belarus
Jan 23, 2026 17:16
Russian junior weightlifters cleared to compete under national flag – official
Athletes aged 20-23 will be allowed to take part in international events with their anthem and colors, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has said
Jan 23, 2026 15:55
Russian Paralympians cleared for 2026 Winter Games – official
Skiers and snowboarders can apply for special invitations outside the standard qualification rules, the Russian Paralympic Committee has said
Jan 20, 2026 16:11

Top stories

Opinion

Latest videos

RT Features

Thousands of missiles later: Why the Gulf still won’t go to war with Iran

Thousands of missiles later: Why the Gulf still won’t go to war with Iran FEATURE

How far could the Gulf conflict spread? A Kremlin aide has a warning

How far could the Gulf conflict spread? A Kremlin aide has a warning FEATURE

‘Only earning hand is taken away’: Families mourn migrant workers killed in Iran-Israel war

‘Only earning hand is taken away’: Families mourn migrant workers killed in Iran-Israel war FEATURE

Invasion incoming? Lebanon braces for an Israeli onslaught

Invasion incoming? Lebanon braces for an Israeli onslaught FEATURE