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Andy Murray blames government for forcing Wimbledon's hand in Russian player ban row

Former world No.1 Andy Murray refused to back Wimbledon's ban of Russian and Belarusian players at the upcoming Grand Slam - and he criticised the government for their role in the decision

Daily Mirror

Editorial: Wimbledon's ban on Russian players puts punishment where it isn't warranted

The decision by Wimbledon officials to ban top stars from Russia and Belarus from this summer’s premier grass tennis tournament is short-sighted and unfair, even if it might satisfy those who want to bring maximum pressure to bear on Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the atrocities his forces are committing…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nadal Says Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players Unfairw

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal labelled the ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as unfair. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) barred players from the two countries from competing at this year's grasscourt major in response to what Russia calls…

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Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have criticized Wimbledon’s decision to exclude Russian and Belarus players from this year’s tournament following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Migrants turned away at Belarus-Poland border: 'We see families and people with disabilities'

Several humanitarian organisations have been concerned since March about new cases of violence and migrants being pushed back at the border between Poland and Belarus. Last year, thousands of people from Afghanistan, the Middle East and central Africa tried to reach the European Union by illegally entering Poland. Warsaw accused…

France 24

How Wimbledon has got it all wrong on tennis and politics

By banning individual Russian and Belarusian players, it’s dug a trench that is too deep to climb out of

The Hindu

French Open makes decision on Russian and Belarusian players after Wimbledon ban

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to play on the Roland Garros clay as French tennis officials decide to go a different route than Wimbledon

Daily Mirror

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Russia's long journey from partner of the west to pariah reflects a huge failure of its diplomacy

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine two months ago, the world has grown used to the sight of the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky’s diplomatic initiatives, initially from hiding in the besieged capital, Kyiv, and more recently in open meetings with a range of world leaders, have made him one…

The Conversation

Upwork Stock Shines On Q1 Growth, Expects Strong Q2 Performance

Upwork Inc (NASDAQ:UPWK) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 24% year-over-year to $141.3 million, beating the consensus of $136.47 million. Marketplace revenue was $129.4 million (+24% Y/Y), and Managed services revenue was $11.9 million (+33% Y/Y). The gross margin was flat at 73%. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(0.4) million, compared with adjusted EBITDA…

Benzinga

Swiss implement further EU sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Switzerland has implemented more European Union sanctions against Russia and Belarus, the government said on Wednesday, in steps designed to reduce the countries' ability to raise funds or expand their industrial capacity.

Reuters

Belarus eyes wider death penalty use after anti-war railway sabotage

Belarus moved on Wednesday to make attempted acts of terrorism punishable by the death penalty after activists tried to sabotage parts of the railway network to make it harder for Russia to deploy forces into Ukraine for its invasion.

Reuters

European nations 'set to follow suit' after Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian stars

Wimbledon are reportedly set to be followed by their European nations concerning their ban on Russian and Belarusian players amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon defends decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players amid Ukraine war: ‘There is no alternative’

Wimbledon organisers have defended the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at this year’s tournament.

Evening Standard

WTA chief promises ‘strong reactions’ on Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian, Belarusian players

Steve Simon said that the Wimbledon decision was against Grand Slam rules

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The Hindu

Russia stripped of hosting figure skating Grand Prix event

Russia’s military ally Belarus has also been widely excluded

The Independent UK

Why is Belarus supporting Russia and how is it involved in Ukraine?

Old school Soviet relic Alexander Lukashenko increasingly dependent on Vladimir Putin’s patronage for survival as grip on power slips and economy teeters on brink of disaster

The Guardian - UK

Putin has ignited a new anti-colonial struggle. This time, Moscow is the target

Belarusian exiles watch events in Ukraine with fear but also hope. Could they too fight back?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Wimbledon Ban Will ‘Incite Hatred,’ Says Belarus Federation

The decision to bar Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine will incite "hatred and intolerance", the Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF) said, adding that they are seeking legal advice on the ban. The grasscourt major announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian competitors would be banned…

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Daily Mirror

Wimbledon may face legal action from Belarusian Tennis Federation over ban stance

The All England Club announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from the tournament, but that decision has been met with criticism

The Independent UK

Belarusian Tennis Federation seeks legal advice over Wimbledon ban

Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from this summer’s tournaments.

Reuters

Tennis-Ukraine's Svitolina says anti-war Russians, Belarusians should not face ban

Elina Svitolina said Russian and Belarusian players who denounce Moscow's invasion of her country Ukraine should be allowed to participate at Wimbledon.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Rublev accuses Wimbledon of ‘complete discrimination’ over ban

The world No 8, Andrey Rublev, says Wimbledon’s reasons for banning Russian and Belarussian players are ‘not logical’

The Independent UK

Ukraine star Elina Svitolina says Russians who denounce Vladimir Putin should be allowed to play Wimbledon

Organisers of Wimbledon considered asking Russian and Belarusian players to denounce Vladimir Putin in order to play but instead opted for an outright ban

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic leads backlash at Wimbledon ban on Russian players over Ukraine invasion

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina says Russian and Belarusian players should only be allowed to compete at Wimbledon if they are prepared to denounce Vladimir Putin and the war in her country.

Radio France Internationale

Tennis tour bosses slam Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Organisers of the men's international tennis circuit say they're considering their next move after Wimbledon tournament directors barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's competition over the conflict in Ukraine.

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