The Russian Olympic Committee has regained its status with the International Olympic Committee after relinquishing claims to Ukrainian territories in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. The IOC had suspended the Russian committee in 2023 for recognizing sports bodies in these disputed areas. This decision marks a significant shift in Russia’s approach to international sports governance. Prediction markets have adjusted their expectations regarding potential Russian military de-escalation in Ukraine by the end of 2026.
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