In the days after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) arranged a call involving all of its eclectic membership. The 100 or so IOC members include a ...

The Russian Olympic Committee says it will make cash payments to 116 of the country's athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics. Athletes with Russian or Belarusian passports ...

Russia has learned how to turn winter into a weapon. The pattern is now unmistakable. Russian forces have systematically targeted Ukraine’s energy, heating, and water infrastructure during periods of ...

MILAN, Italy — The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will see a familiar sight from recent Games: Russian athletes competing without their flag, anthem or national colors. After Russia's invasion of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Russia’s status at the Olympics in recent years has been complicated, to say the least. Following the ...

Even as warmer weather reduces the disruptive impact of blackouts and lowers heating demand, Ukrainian officials and utility ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This year’s Winter Olympics, which officially kicked off on 6 February in Milan, features athletes from 92 different countries.