The IIHF did not allow Russia's youth team to the World Championships in Canada.
The Russian hockey team will not participate in the 2027 World Junior Championship due to restrictions by the Canadian government.
"Due to the position and restrictions officially announced by the Government of Canada, the Russian national youth team will not be able to participate in the 2027 World Youth Championship. After a thorough evaluation of the possibility of organizing alternative options for the tournament, the IIHF Council decided that Canada will retain the status of the host country, and the championship will be held on the dates planned for December 26, January 5-20, 2027 in the cities of Edmonton and Zvi Adom. Will be published in the near future.