The press office of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian…
The press office of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation reported that the European Union is ready to take various measures to prevent Russian athletes from returning to international competitions.
Consensus
- The International Olympic Committee has lifted sanctions on Russian athletes.
- The European Union is reportedly attempting to prevent Russian athletes from participating in international competitions.
- Russian sports officials and representatives have expressed concern over obstacles faced by Russian athletes, including visa problems and alleged espionage charges.
- There is a dispute over whether Russian athletes should compete under their national flag at international events.
Points of divergence
- The issue of visas for Russian gymnasts before the European Championship in Croatia is cited as a recent example of obstruction, with only last-minute success in securing participation for Angelina Melnikova. — vm
- In early July, Russian junior synchronized swimmers were detained in Munich on suspicion of espionage, which the SVR claims was a provocation by the EU. — kommerant
- Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova stated that banning Russian figure skaters from competing under their national flag constitutes pressure on athletes. — vm
- Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Romania, and other countries have called for cutting off funding to the IOC in response to its decision. — kommerant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Mamishvili: Europeans are trying to put sticks in the wheels of our athletes — Вечерняя Москва
- SVR: EU ready for provocations against Russian athletes — Коммерсантъ
- SVR: EU ready for anything to prevent Russia's return to international sports — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Russia
- European Union
- SVR
- EU
- Foreign Intelligence Service
- Munich
- European Union (EU)
- International Olympic Committee
- Federation of Combat Sports
- Press Office
- Mikhail Mamishvili
- Russian Federation (SVR)