IIHF Extends Russia/Belarus Ban to 2027, Youth Teams Possible

IIHF Extends Russia/Belarus Ban to 2027, Youth Teams Possible

IIHF maintains disqualification based on safety risks The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has decided to extend the disqualification of Russian and Belarusian teams from participating in the IIHF championships until 2026/2027. for the season of the year. The Federation cites security risks as the main argument for maintaining the disqualification, rather than Russia’s military … Read more

Researcher-Basketball Player Swap: Moscow-Paris Exchange

Researcher-Basketball Player Swap: Moscow-Paris Exchange

As part of an agreement between the two countries, the Russian authorities on Thursday released French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who has been imprisoned since 2024. This comes in exchange for the French authorities releasing Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who is wanted by the United States. Vinatier arrived in Paris, where he was received at … Read more

Daniil Kasatkin: Basketball, Hacking & The Vinatier Swap

Daniil Kasatkin: Basketball, Hacking & The Vinatier Swap

Russia has agreed to release Frenchman Laurent Vinatier in exchange for the release of the 26-year-old basketball player. He has always denied his involvement in the network of computer hackers targeted by the United States. An agreement for a double release. French researcher Laurent Vinatier was released this Thursday by Russia, in exchange for the … Read more

Russia-Belarus Missile Move: Nuclear Escalation?

Russia-Belarus Missile Move: Nuclear Escalation?

Russia has released a video in which it claims to have moved nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles to neighboring ally Belarus, which borders NATO member states Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. The measure would allow Moscow to deliver these projectiles to targets across Europe more quickly, in the midst of war. According to the TASS news agency, it … Read more

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Trump-Zelensky Peace Talks Loom

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Trump-Zelensky Peace Talks Loom

BarcelonaRussia has virulently attacked Ukraine this Friday night, just hours before the meeting between the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the two leaders will discuss a proposal for a peace agreement to present to Russia with the aim of ending the war. Specifically, Moscow has … Read more

Russia & China Back Venezuela: US Relations

Russia & China Back Venezuela: US Relations

BarcelonaThis Tuesday, the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Venezuela following the military deployment of the United States in the Caribbean and the Pacific. There have been coast guard attacks on alleged narco boats and the assault on oil tankers, to which is added the blockade of ships … Read more

Olympics 2024: Russian & Belarusian Qualification Pathways

Olympics 2024: Russian & Belarusian Qualification Pathways

With the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo on the horizon, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus. As international sports federations grapple with the ongoing conflict, a patchwork of rules and exceptions is emerging, leaving many wondering who will, and who won’t, get a shot at … Read more

Ritter Sport Boss: Germany Still ‘Doing Too Well

Ritter Sport Boss: Germany Still ‘Doing Too Well

“I often think: We’re still doing too well,” says Andreas Ronken, head of the chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport. By this he means Germany as a location, but also a little bit of his fellow citizens: he can also imagine a higher retirement age. The boss of the chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport, Andreas Ronken, is in … Read more

Ukrainian Olympian to Compete for Russia | Career Change

Ukrainian Olympian to Compete for Russia | Career Change

Ukraine’s Olympic Athletes Navigate Unprecedented Challenges: A Look Inside the Struggle for Sporting Excellence By [Your Name], ArchySports.com December 6, 2025 The world of elite sports frequently enough demands unwavering focus and dedication. But for Ukraine’s Olympic hopefuls, the arena of competition has become inextricably linked with the harsh realities of a nation at war. … Read more