Despite Olympic Truce, Games Wrestle With Political Fallout

Russia's flag bearers Olga Fatkulina and Vadim Shipachev lead the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Credit: AFP)

Even though the United Nations voted last year to observe the Olympic Truce, the Paris Games will still be held under the shadow of international conflict.

The UN resolution was entitled "Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal".