The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne issued a statement explaining its decision on October 30 to allow Russian national teams to participate in five international championships in the 2026/2027 season. The document states that CAS "notes the mixed reactions" to the decision. The court emphasized that it is an independent body and "decisions are made only on the basis of the legal essence of the appeal, as well as on the basis of the arguments and evidence presented by the parties." The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) did not provide them enough, which is why its decision to exclude Russians has been corrected, Lausanne noted.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne issued a statement explaining its decision on October 30 to allow Russian national teams to participate in five international championships in the 2026/2027 season. The document states that CAS "notes the mixed reactions" to the decision. The court emphasized that it is an independent body and "decisions are made only on the basis of the legal essence of the appeal, as well as on the basis of the arguments and evidence presented by the parties." The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) did not provide them enough, which is why its decision to exclude Russians has been corrected, Lausanne noted.