The hockey associations of Sweden, Latvia, Finland, Norway and Denmark announced the refusal of their teams to play against Russian teams in international tournaments. At the same time, most of these countries emphasized that they do not refuse to participate in the tournaments, but only that they will not go on the ice against the Russians. The initiative of the boycott is Finland. The Czech Hockey Federation also announced its willingness to consider the possibility of a boycott. Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the International Hockey Federation to admit Russia to international competitions from the 2026/27 season.