EU is planning to maintain isolation of Russia and Belarus in global sports, chief diplomat says

Tetyana Vysotska, Alona Mazurenko - 12 October, 18:54

Kaja Kallas. Stock photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

The European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission will prepare proposals on how to prevent the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions and to maintain Russia's isolation in global sports.

Source: Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, following a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 12 October, as reported by European Pravda

Details: EU foreign ministers plan to further isolate Russia and Belarus in international sport.

"Ministers also discussed preventing the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sporting competitions. We face a similar situation in the cultural sphere," Kallas said.

Quote: "Sports and culture must not become vehicles for whitewashing Russian aggression

Based on today's discussion, my services, together with the commission, will put forward proposals on how to sustain Russia's isolation in global sports.

This can go in parallel with further sanctions on those destroying Ukrainian cultural heritage."

Background:

In late June, the IOC made changes to the Olympic Charter that could facilitate Russia's return to international sport. On 7 July, it decided to temporarily reinstate the Russian Olympic Committee.
In July, Kallas condemned the decision.
The changes have prompted a strong backlash from the sporting community and officials.

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