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The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has threatened to seek compensation from Germany if the Russian men's team is banned from the 2027 World Championship. A request has already been submitted to the IIHF's ethics committee. This situation arises amid ongoing debates about Russia's reintegration into international competitions and potential boycotts from various countries and sponsors. Canada has announced it will not issue visas to Russian players for the upcoming junior championship, while Germany's government stated hosting the tournament would be nearly impossible with Russia's participation. Several countries, including Finland, have declared they will not compete against Russian teams, and visa restrictions are expected to impact winter sports significantly.