We won't pretend. The organizer of the key World Championship speaks frankly about the Russians

Germany has expressed concerns regarding the participation of Russia in the upcoming ice hockey World Championship in May. Following a recent CAS ruling allowing Russia's participation in junior tournaments, the focus is now on the men's championship, which is set to take place in Germany. However, the German ice hockey federation's president has indicated that they may have to forfeit hosting the event due to widespread opposition from other countries and potential sponsorship withdrawals. The German government has also hinted at visa issues for the Russian team, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Discussions within the IIHF are ongoing, but no consensus has been reached yet regarding Russia's participation.