Russia's athletics federation has been provisionally suspended from competition following revelations of widespread, state-sponsored doping.
The International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) council voted 22-1 in favour of the sanction.
IAAF president Sebastian Coe has said he "won't fail" when asked about cleaning up athletics but accepted it is "a huge journey."
Lord Coe said: "I won't fail, but I also accept that this is a huge journey" when asked about cleaning up the sport.
Speaking at a Microsoft event in London, he added: "This is a long journey and we have to start somewhere, and I know what I have to do.
"It's actually just nice to be here for some distraction."
Russia's athletics federation has been provisionally suspended from competition following revelations of widespread, state-sponsored doping.
ITV News Sports Editor Steve Scott explains why Russian athletes are likely to compete in next year's Olympics.
Russia should be banned from athletics competition following "widespread and , the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has said.