Ukraine Officials to Boycott Winter Paralympics Over Russian Inclusion

Ukraine officials have announced they will boycott the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony and other official events in protest of Russia's and Belarus's inclusion as national representatives.

18 Feb, 17:25 — 18 Feb, 20:19

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both NHK and BBC report that Ukrainian officials will boycott the upcoming Winter Paralympics due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes. The coverage is largely aligned, focusing on Ukraine's protest and the reason behind it. While both confirm the boycott, NHK provides more specific details regarding the event's location and the official expressing opposition.

What sources agree on

Ukrainian officials will boycott the Winter Paralympics.
The boycott is a direct response to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Ukrainian officials will not attend the opening ceremony of the games.

Where they diverge

Context provided for the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes

NHK World

NHK explicitly links Russia's participation to its ongoing 'military invasion of Ukraine'.

BBC

BBC states the inclusion as a fact without elaborating on the broader geopolitical context or the reason for the controversy.

Notable gaps

Specific host city and month of the Paralympics

Covered by nhk · Not in bbc

Specific Ukrainian official expressing strong opposition to the inclusion

Covered by nhk · Not in bbc

Detailed scope of the boycott beyond the opening ceremony

Covered by bbc · Not in nhk

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Coverage Timeline

BBC18 Feb, 17:25First to report

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics after Russian inclusion

NHK World18 Feb, 20:19

ロシアなど選手が国の代表としてパラ出場ウクライナは反発

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NHK World3h ago

ロシアなど選手が国の代表としてパラ出場ウクライナは反発

3月のミラノ・コルティナパラリンピックで、ウクライナへの軍事侵攻を続けるロシアと、同盟国のベラルーシの選手が国の代表として出場することについて、ウクライナの青年スポーツ相は強く反発し、政府関係者が開会式などに参加しない考えを示しました。

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BBC5h ago

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics after Russian inclusion

Ukraine officials will "not be present at the opening ceremony" or "take part in any other official Paralympic events" at next month's Winter Games following the inclusion of Russia and Belarus.

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Ukraine Officials to Boycott Winter Paralympics Over Russian Inclusion

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Coverage Timeline

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics after Russian inclusion

ロシアなど選手が国の代表としてパラ出場ウクライナは反発

Read at source (2 outlets)

ロシアなど選手が国の代表としてパラ出場ウクライナは反発

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics after Russian inclusion

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Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

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Ukraine Officials to Boycott Winter Paralympics Over Russian Inclusion

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics after Russian inclusion

ロシアなど 選手が国の代表としてパラ出場 ウクライナは反発

Read at source (2 outlets)

ロシアなど 選手が国の代表としてパラ出場 ウクライナは反発

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics after Russian inclusion

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Tom Brady's Miami Mansion Revealed

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Dodgers Prospect Emil Morales Could Become Next Starting Shortstop

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

ロシアなど選手が国の代表としてパラ出場ウクライナは反発

ロシアなど選手が国の代表としてパラ出場ウクライナは反発