The decision came after several Swedish politicians said they would boycott the ceremonies.
abc.net.au/news/nobel-foundation-withdrawls-invitation-for-russia-belarus-iran/102807932The Nobel Foundation has retracted its invitation for representatives of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremonies, after the controversial decision "provoked strong reactions".
Several Swedish politicians said on Friday they would boycott this year's Nobel Prize award ceremonies in Stockholm, after the private foundation that administers the prestigious awards changed its position from a year earlier and invited representatives of the three countries to attend. Some of the politicians cited Russia's war on Ukraine and the crackdown on human rights in Iran as reasons for their boycott.
On Friday, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told media outlets he wouldn't allow Russian representatives to attend the ceremony to attend Nobel award ceremonies this year if given the choice.
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