World Aquatics Adjusts Policy to Allow Russian Athletes in International Events
Restrictions ended after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
President Husain Al-Musallam aims to keep geopolitics out of sports.
Athletes must pass four anti-doping tests and background checks.
Over 700 screenings conducted under eligibility guidelines.
Ukraine's Minister Matvii Bidnyi condemned the decision as 'divorced from reality'.
Ukrainian team forfeited a match in protest.
Policy may speed Russian athletes' return to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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