Canada Calls Russia’s Hockey Return “Very Unwelcome” — SkimNews
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- Russia was cleared to return to the ice hockey world championships, while the decision opening a path to the world juniors in Alberta was called “very unwelcome” by Canada’s foreign affairs minister.
- Ukraine continues to face Russia’s invasion as it stretches toward a fifth year, with Canada’s minister calling the hockey decision a “great disappointment” on Friday.
Why it matters: The decision clears Russia’s return to the ice hockey world championships and opens a path to the world juniors in Alberta, while Canada’s foreign affairs minister publicly objects on Friday. The material divide is explicit: the sporting reinstatement coincides with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearing a fifth year, and Canada’s minister is on record opposing the return.
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