Finland defeated Germany 6–0 to reach the semifinals of the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship. The USA awaits after a crushing 14–0 win over host nation Denmark. Canada also advanced to the semifinals after a 3–2 win over the Czech Republic.
Ice hockeyFinland will not grant visas to Russian athletes seeking to compete in the country. This could affect future NHL games in Finland.
Ice hockeyDuring negotiations on the war in Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, Russia is said to have made far-reaching demands, including that Finland leave NATO, the German newspaper Bild reports.
ConflictsFinland - Sweden’s fifth-largest export market - should focus on sustainable public finances and tighten its budget, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
BusinessThe government is analysing how Sweden can stop Russian athletes at the border ahead of the World Ski Championships in Falun. An announcement is expected soon.
SportsGermany is exploring the possibility of denying Russia a place in the World Hockey Championship. But refusing to grant visas to Russian players is not the right way to do so, says Sports Minister Ronald Rauhe.
Ice hockeyRussian NHL star Aleksandr Ovechkin has been criticized for his close ties to Vladimir Putin. Now the 41-year-old is being defended by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. What Ovechkin does in his home country is none of the league's business, Bettman said at a press conference.
Ice hockeyNorway also wants to deny visas to Russian athletes this winter. The measure is expected to take effect shortly.
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