Ukraine and the EU countries intend to take joint measures regarding the complete removal of Russians and Belarusians from sports, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine reports..

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During the speeches, the members of the Council announced the continued support of Ukrainian athletes in their countries, and also clearly stated the inadmissibility of participation in the competitions of Russian and Belarusian athletes. A group of partner countries proposed to take joint measures at the EU level regarding a complete ban for Russians and Belarusians at competitions held in the European Union..

Recall, the IOC allowed the return of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus to international sports in a neutral status and provided that they are not military personnel and were not seen in support of the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the ban remained in force in team sports..

Later, the Ministry of Youth and Sports banned Ukrainian national teams from competing with Russians and Belarusians..

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Earlier it was reported that the IOC was criticized in Germany for easing sanctions against Russians and Belarusians..