Nobel Foundation's Controversial Invitation Policy: Russia's Rollercoaster Ride

The Nobel Foundation has reversed its decision to invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus, and Iran to the Nobel Prize awards ceremony in Stockholm this year, following widespread criticism. Last year, the foundation excluded the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The initial decision to invite them, along with Iran's ambassador, prompted Swedish political party leaders to announce a boycott. The foundation has now decided to repeat last year's exception and not invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus, and Iran to the ceremony.