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IOC condemns 'breach of Olympic Truce' after Russia invades Ukraine

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Ukrainians living in Montenegro hold a protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, near the Russian Consulate in Podgorica, Montenegro February 24, 2022. REUTERS

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) condemned Russia for invading Ukraine on Thursday, saying the Russian government had breached the Olympic Truce that is currently in effect and which aims to harness the power of sport to promote peace and dialogue.

Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two.

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