Czech President Pavel opposes Russian athletes under national flag until war ends

Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Russian athletes should not compete under their own flag until the end of the war, specifically opposing their participation in hockey championships. He argues that Russian athletes advertise a country waging an aggressive war. This is a political stance, not a policy change, and its impact is limited to sports diplomacy.

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