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> From another, completely different argument, when there is conflict, cutting off communications with the conflicting party is counterproductive, e.g. barring Russians from chess tournaments, scientific conferences, etc.

Communication and taking part in international events are two different things.

Ambassadors should talk, but when you started a hot war of aggression there is no space for inclusion of athletes etc in international events.

In this particular case, there were already many Ukrainian athletes that were killed on the frontlines while Russian ones are to be allowed to compete and promote their flag... I dont think so.