The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has found itself at the centre of a political divide after Ukraine threatened to boycott the Summer Games.
That's after it was reported this week that the IOC would consider allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus—whose troops are actively invading Ukraine—to compete under a neutral flag. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shown no signs of stopping as things stand, with only 18 months to go before Paris hosts the 2024 Olympics.
"Our position is unchanged," wrote Ukrainian sports minister Vadym Guttsait in a Facebook post. "As long as there is a war in Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian athletes should not be in international competitions."
