The International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifts its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing the Russian body to move toward participation in international competitions, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Multiple outlets report the IOC decision is provisional rather than final. The IOC links the move to the start of the 2028 Olympic qualification period, saying athletes must be offered equal access to the competition. The suspension was originally imposed after the Russian Olympic Committee included regional sports councils from occupied areas of Ukraine, a situation the IOC now says no longer applies. In recent international events, Russian athletes have generally competed under neutral status rather than representing the Russian Olympic Committee directly. With the provisional lift, the IOC signals that the qualification and competition framework for LA 2028 will be handled in a way that ensures eligibility and access for athletes under its rules, while the underlying compliance conditions remain subject to continued review.