IOC condemns Russia for 'breach of the Olympic Truce' after invasion of Ukraine: 'Give peace a chance'

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The International Olympic Committee spoke out against Russia on Thursday following its invasion of Ukraine, saying its widespread attacks are in violation of the Olympic Truce, which is set to end on March 20. 

The IOC released a statement condemning Russia’s actions, which it said violated a United Nations resolution agreed to by all 193 members in December.

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"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) strongly condemns the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government," the statement read. "The Olympic Truce began seven days before the start of the Olympic Games, on 4 February 2022, and ends seven days after the closing of the Paralympic Games." 

A ceremony to honor Russian athletes who competed as Team ROC at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, is held at VTB Arena. (Alexander ShcherbakTASS via Getty Images)

The truce is intended to secure safe passage for athletes during the Games and, in the long term, promote the idea of working toward world peace. It runs until the end of the Paralympics, which will be held in China from March 4-13. 

"Observe your commitment to this Olympic Truce. Give peace a chance," IOC president Thomas Bach said in the statement. 

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) backed the IOC on Thursday, calling it a "horrible situation." 

"Our top priority right now is the safety and well-being of the Ukrainian delegation, with whom we are in regular dialogue," IPC president Andrew Parsons said in a statement. "One key aspect of the Truce is ensuring the safe passage, access and