World Aquatics restored Russia's full membership rights

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• PrimaryWorld Aquatics Official WebsiteRussia and Belarus now also resume full membership rights under Article 6 of the World Aquatics Constitution. The decision was effective on April 13, 2026.
• SecondaryThe GuardianWorld Aquatics agreed to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete without restrictions under their own flag and anthem for the first time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, effective April 13, 2026.
• SecondarySwimSwamWith full membership restored, effective on April 13, Russia and Belarus can also return to taking part in the World Aquatics' governance and host World Aquatics events again.