Seaside resort city on the Black Sea, Russia
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring Russian athletes' access to many international qualifiers ahead of Los Angeles 2028 while leaving decisions on flags, anthems and full national symbols unresolved. Several international federations, including World Athletics, are maintaining bans and legal challenges are being signalled.
A blast in Sevastopol has killed a Russian Defense Ministry officer, with a Russian national detained on suspicion of carrying out the attack on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence. Authorities say the suspect acted on Kyiv’s instructions while the wider security picture remains murky, as Kyiv denies involvement.
BBC Sport presenter Chemmy Alcott has suffered a collapsed lung after diving off a five-metre platform in Annecy. She has been treated in hospital with a chest drain and says the incident is a costly lesson in rotation. She is sharing the details via Instagram amid ongoing coverage of Team GB’s Winter Games involvement.
Zelensky has said US negotiators are preparing for meetings in Moscow and Kyiv in the coming days, signaling renewed engagement in high-level talks. Reports circulate that US envoys may travel to Moscow and Kyiv as part of a broader push toward a settlement, while Russia hints at potential compromise ahead of talks.