The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council has extended the suspension of Russian national teams from international competitions for the 2026-2027 season. Council’s decisions- The Russian Ice Hockey Federation (RIHF) requested earlier that Russian national teams be allowed to compete in all major tournaments in 2027. - However, the IIHF Council determined that Russia would not be allowed to participate in the IIHF Men’s World Championship 2027, the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship 2027, and the IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship 2027. - However, the IIHF approved the participation of Belarus' junior and women's teams in international competitions. - The eligibility of Russia at the IIHF Women's World Championship 2027 will be reviewed separately by the IIHF Council in November 2026.