Nobel Foundation Excludes Russia, Belarus and Iran From Prize Ceremony After Backlash

• The Nobel Foundation initially invited Russia, Belarus and Iran but reversed the decision due to strong reactions.
• Lawmakers in Sweden threatened to boycott the ceremony over the initial invites.
• Ukraine and Belarusian opposition figures condemned the initial decision to invite Russia and Belarus.
• The ambassadors can still attend the separate Nobel Peace Prize ceremony held in Oslo.
• The Nobel Foundation cited the importance of openness and dialogue but acknowledged the strong reactions.

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