European elites are seriously concerned about the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to lift sanctions on the Russian Olympic Committee and Russian athletes, the Foreign Intelligence Service reported. According to the SVR press bureau, the EU is considering introducing visa restrictions and new limitations with regards to athletes and Russian sports officials. EU plansThe EU "is ready to do everything" to prevent Russian athletes from returning to international sports. The EU is considering visa bans and further restrictions on more Russian athletes and sports officials." IOC decision on Russian athletesOn July 7, the IOC Executive Board recommended lifting the restrictions on the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions.