The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced that Russia will return to the Volleyball Nations League from next season.

Source: FIVB website

Details: The decision applies to both the men's and women's competitions, in which Ukraine also competes.

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To accommodate Russia's return, the FIVB has expanded the number of participating teams from 18 to 19. The federation is currently considering a new tournament format to account for the expanded field.