Finland will tighten visa restrictions to prevent the entry of Russian athletes. The new restrictions will enter into force on November 12, 2026 and are intended to prevent the issuance of short-term entry visas to Finland for Russian athletes. The tightening of visa restrictions is due to the fact that in 2027 Finland will host: the World Cup in cross-country skiing, the ISU Grand Prix stage, the World Figure Skating Championship and the European Women's Basketball Championship. If Finland wants to mix sports and politics so much, maybe all these championships should be moved to another, more neutral country?
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