Moscow, September 17. Official representative of the Russian…
Moscow, September 17. Official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, ironically commented on the decision by the Latvian Foreign Minister, Baiba Braze, to ban Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin and president of the International Boxing Association (IBA), Umar Kremlev, from entering the country.
Coverage (3 sources)
- Zakhrova explained the motives of Latvian authorities when introducing sanctions against Ovechkin — Коммерсантъ
- Zakharova called Latvia's sanctions against Ovechkin and Kremliev a 'Freudian' gesture — Вечерняя Москва
- Zakharchova ironically pointed to Latvia's Foreign Ministry's attempt to draw attention to Russian athletes — Вести
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