Resistance against the Russians at the World Championship is growing. The Finns threaten radical action, Pavel and Babiš have also expressed their views.

The decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowing Russia to return to hockey championships has sparked significant backlash globally. Finnish city Turku announced it would withdraw from hosting the 2027/28 junior world championship if Russia participates. Key sponsors, including Swedish company AJ Products, have threatened to withdraw support if Russia competes. Czech politicians, including President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, expressed strong opposition to Russia's participation, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Czech government maintains a visa ban for Russian athletes, and opposition parties are considering legislation to prevent matches against Russian teams. The IIHF had previously banned Russian teams from competitions following the invasion of Ukraine, but the CAS ruling has complicated the situation as upcoming events are scheduled.