Restrictions have been in place since 2022 invasion Ukrainian athlete says move will spread propaganda Restrictions have been in place since 2022 invasion Ukrainian athlete says move will spread propaganda Swimming has agreed to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete without restrictions under their own flag and anthem since 2022, prompting joy in Russia and outrage in Ukraine. The decision by World Aquatics, which also oversees diving and water polo, adds further momentum to Russia’s