Finland tightens visa rules for Russian athletes ahead of winter tournaments

Finland amended its visa policy on November 12 to narrow an exception that allowed Russian professional athletes, including those competing as neutrals, to enter the country. The move, days before major winter tournaments, signals a deliberate tightening of cross-border access for Russian sports figures amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The scope of the exception and its impact on specific events remain unclear.

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