The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, enabling Russian athletes to take part in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games. The IOC has not yet decided whether Russia can display its flag, colours, or have its anthem played at the 2028 Games.

Al Arabiya reported that the ban on the Russian national anthem being played and the flag being displayed remains in effect, and that returning Russian athletes must pass multiple doping tests before being allowed to participate. The outlet also noted that individual sports may decide whether to allow the Russian flag and anthem at their own events or stage competitions in Russia.

NPR reported that the IOC decision overturns a decade‑long ban on Russian athletes that stemmed from a state‑sponsored doping scandal and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. TASS reported that all eligibility checks on the neutral status of Russian athletes have been scrapped. Bluesky reported that the IOC statement indicated the Russian National Olympic Committee is receiving full privileges restored, greater than the pre‑2023 status. Meduza reported that the IOC recommendation does not automatically grant access to competitions; decisions will be made by the international federations governing each sport. DW reported that the IOC had lifted similar restrictions for Russia's ally Belarus two months earlier.