The International Olympic Committee condemned Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, saying the Russian government had breached the Olympic Truce.
  • Maalus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    It’s a tradition that spans centuries, not something that Macron thought up. It’s called the Olympic Truce, check it out.

    • Deceptichum@quokk.auEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Wikipedia says it was only bought back in ‘93 and that Russia has violated it 3 times since.

      Sounds like it’s tradition for Russia to ignore it.