No Commitment to Lift Russia Sanctions in Case of Peace Deal: IOC

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach delivers a speech during the official reopening of the International Olympic Academy, in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on Oct. 17, 2021. Costas Baltas/Reuters

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not made a commitment to lift sanctions on Russia in case of a ceasefire or peace deal following its invasion of Ukraine, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.

The IOC said on Monday it was recommending that sports organizations do not allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in international competitions.