Why are Russia and Belarus banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining sanctions, neutral athlete eligibility

Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games
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Vitaly Servetnik: Russia’s extreme winter storms are a climate wake-up call the Kremlin is ignoring

The disruptions from the snowstorms across Russia are clearly showing the hypocrisy of President Vladimir Putin's regime’s attitude toward protecting its people. The invasion of Ukraine was explained as securing Russia from imaginary threats posed by Ukraine and the West.

Olympics 2026: How to watch, schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the Winter Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Italy this year, with all the action taking place in Milan and the Alpine city of Cortina. This year marks the fourth time Italy has hosted the Winter Games;