Germany is trying to prevent the Russian team from participating in the World Hockey Championship. In Bild, the German government is negotiating with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), with the aim of preventing the Russian team from participating in the 2027 World Cup. Berlin is also considering refusing to issue visas to Russian hockey players. Earlier, Sweden and Finland threatened to boycott the tournament if Russia participated. At the same time, the Court of Arbitration for Sport previously ordered the IIHF to admit Russians to international competitions.

Germany is trying to prevent the Russian team from participating in the World Hockey Championship. In Bild, the German government is negotiating with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), with the aim of preventing the Russian team from participating in the 2027 World Cup. Berlin is also considering refusing to issue visas to Russian hockey players. Earlier, Sweden and Finland threatened to boycott the tournament if Russia participated. At the same time, the Court of Arbitration for Sport previously ordered the IIHF to admit Russians to international competitions.