Ukraine has voiced "deep outrage" following the decision to end Russia's ban from international ice hockey competitions. The move allows Russian teams to return to International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) tournaments after a period of exclusion.
Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has captured the men's Ice Hockey World Championship title five times but has never won the women's world title. The reinstatement marks a significant shift in the sport's international landscape amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
