The International Ice Hockey Federation has reinstated the Russians, several member countries are outraged

Chaos erupted after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered the IIHF to reinstate Russian teams excluded due to the Ukraine war. Several federations, including Sweden and Finland, disagreed with the ruling, expressing concerns about potential player boycotts against Russian teams. Canada remains opposed to Russia's participation in international sports amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The first tournament Russia could return to is the U20 World Championship in Canada, but they may face visa issues. Experts suggest that Russia's reinstatement could lead to Belarusian teams seeking similar treatment from CAS.