The International Olympic Committee has said it doesn’t wish to "punish" competitors for the "decisions of their government", but a ban is needed to "protect the integrity of global sports competitions".
Highlights
- International Olympic Committee says Russia and Belarusian athletes should not be allowed to compete in any international competitions.
- Committee says it doesn’t want to “punish” competitors for “decisions of their government” Russia’s attack on Ukraine entered its fifth day - with Moscow’s forces said to be 20 miles from Kyiv.
- FIFA is in advanced talks over the suspension of Russia’s national teams from international competition.
- Talks between delegations from Russia and Ukraine are under way in Belarus.
- Kremlin blames Liz Truss for Putin’s nuclear threat after comments from UK’s foreign secretary.
- Extra 100,000 people will be able to seek sanctuary in UK, Priti Patel announces.