Many countries will be able to host the next ice hockey world championship if Germany, the current host, follows through on its threat to exclude the Russian team, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a question from TASS. "If the federation wants, it will hold the tournament in another country," he noted, adding that "nevertheless, there are many countries" that could enter.

Many countries will be able to host the next ice hockey world championship if Germany, the current host, follows through on its threat to exclude the Russian team, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a question from TASS. "If the federation wants, it will hold the tournament in another country," he noted, adding that "nevertheless, there are many countries" that could enter.