Finland to ban Russian athletes from 2027 competitions Finnish Foreign Minister Voltonen has stated that if Russia continues its aggressive war, Russian athletes will not be allowed to compete in Finland next year. She intends to advance the necessary steps in the coming days. Voltonen noted that at the October Foreign Affairs Council she proposed restricting the access of Russian athletes throughout the Schengen area, and the European Commission is already working on it.

Finland to ban Russian athletes from 2027 competitions Finnish Foreign Minister Voltonen has stated that if Russia continues its aggressive war, Russian athletes will not be allowed to compete in Finland next year. She intends to advance the necessary steps in the coming days. Voltonen noted that at the October Foreign Affairs Council she proposed restricting the access of Russian athletes throughout the Schengen area, and the European Commission is already working on it.