The World Athletics Council has extended the ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus from participating in international competitions. The decision, initially made in March 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, remains in effect. This extension was confirmed during a recent video conference, demonstrating continued condemnation of the ongoing conflict, now lasting four years and four months. The Council has upheld the ban through multiple reviews in 2023, 2025, and again now, signaling no immediate plans for reinstatement. The move effectively prevents Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing on the world stage in athletics. No timeframe for lifting the ban was announced, tying athletic participation to a resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.