UEFA allows limited return of Russian youth teams, but England maintains opposition

UEFA has reinstated Russian under-17 teams in European competitions, but matches cannot be held in Russia and Russian symbols are banned.
UEFA believes children should not be punished for the actions of adults, but the ban remains for Russian adult club and national teams.
The Football Association of England disagrees with UEFA's decision and will continue its boycott of playing against any Russian teams.
UEFA previously banned all Russian teams after the invasion of Ukraine and canceled its sponsorship deal with Gazprom.
The conflict in Ukraine is still ongoing as of September 2023, with most sanctions on Russia remaining in place.