Finland bars Russian athletes from entering country over Ukraine war
The Guardian1 min read1 reads
Finland is banning Russian athletes from entry from Monday, saying they have ‘no business’ coming to the country
The NHL’s 2026 Global Series games between the Caroline Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken will take place before Finland’s ban on Russian athletes is enforced. Photograph: Brian Babineau/NHLI/Getty ImagesThe NHL’s 2026 Global Series games between the Caroline Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken will take place before Finland’s ban on Russian athletes is enforced. Photograph: Brian Babineau/NHLI/Getty ImagesFinland bars Russian athletes from entering country over Ukraine war
Russians ‘have no business’ in country, says minister
Skating and cross-country skiing first to be affected
