Finland will ban the entry of Russian athletes starting November 16, the country's foreign ministry reports.
It is clarified that the restrictions apply to Russians who arrived on a short-term visa for work, including for participation in competitions.
"Their entry into the country will pose a threat to Finland's international relations. The same goes for other short-term work visas that are not significant to Finland's national interests," said Finnish Foreign Minister Alina Veltonen.
Earlier, the Finnish Hockey Federation announced its refusal to play with the Russian national team. At the same time, on October 30, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered to allow Russian teams to participate in international competitions.