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Paris (AFP) - The top-ranked Ukranian woman tennis player Elina Svitolina on Monday said she would refuse to play Russian and Belarusian tennis players in tournaments.

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Geneva (AFP) - The International Olympic Committee on Monday urged sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian president Vladimir Putin told France's Emmanuel Macron during a phone conference that he would 'spare civilians' trying to flee Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian and Russian delegations were hosted in Belarus for their first talks since last week's invasion.

The horrific conflict has put neighbouring nations at risk

The IOC has recommended that Russian and Belarussian athletes be prevented from competing in international events

The NHL and International Ice Hockey Federation also cut ties to Russia.