# Russian Athletes Blocked

- Place: Helsinki, Finland (60.1699, 24.9384)
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:45:08.581Z · expires 2026-11-15T04:45:08.581Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E12 States, E11 Organizations
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Finland prepares new entry restrictions targeting Russian athletes, per Helsingin Times.

The move comes ahead of NHL games in Helsinki, as officials seek to limit Russian participation in international sports events, reports Meduza.

Defense minister Pekka Haavisto urged burden sharing on defense and Ukraine, calling for European unity, according to Kyiv Independent.

## Sources

- [Finland defense minister calls for burden sharing on defense and Ukraine, for the sake of European unity](https://kyivindependent.com/finland-defense-minister-calls-for-burden-sharing-on-defense-and-ukraine-for-the-sake-of-european-unity/) · kyivindependent.com · 2026-11-06
- [Finland moves to restrict entry for Russian athletes before Helsinki NHL games](https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/06/finland-moves-to-restrict-entry-for-russian-athletes-before-helsinki-nhl-games) · meduza.io · 2026-11-06
- [Finland prepares new entry restrictions targeting Russian athletes](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxPcFliZk1OMjBKelZ2NklfZlBPZmVmd01tUmJzZllFQVFDRFpaNUk3Z0J0elo1SXctQXpSYlVSZjZVbXlIeWF2dEtTWFpmMi1pV0p0eWxXanRsZUVpMmxQN2tBQjZ4WHBidDh1NkRieWpzalZEWGVQVkw4cDQ2SThET29RSktzdzlQU0loelRkZnF1V244SHpzR21WYzlsWGphaVZWV0pUOGc0MTZoZFhnbnctd1RtSjBrUzUwOFI1MnEyTzdDeW9Pc2JSNDRmSFBuQ1E?oc=5) · helsinkitimes.fi · 2026-11-07