Putin claims countries blocking Russia's sports return violate democratic rights
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President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that countries opposing rulings to allow Russia to participate in international sports are violating the rights of Russian athletes and democratic institutions. Putin's comments address ongoing resistance from some countries to Russia's return to international sporting competition.
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Putin says countries resisting Russia's return to world sport are violating democratic bodies (opens CNA in a new tab)
Putin says countries resisting Russia's return to world sport are violating democratic bodies (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
Nov 5 - President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that countries opposing rulings to allow Russia to take part in international sport are violating the rights of both Russian athletes and democratic institutions.
