Ukraine calls on its international partners to condemn the decision of the International Olympic Committee to allow Russians and Belarusians to participate in the Olympic Games in Paris under a neutral flag. This is stated in a statement by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, UNN reports .
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According to him, The IOC has actually given Russia the green light to arm itself with the help of the Olympics.
The IOC has effectively given Russia the green light to arm itself through the Olympics. Because the Kremlin will use every Russian and Belarusian athlete as a weapon in its propaganda war. I call on all partners to strongly condemn this shameful decision, which undermines the Olympic principles
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Today, the International Olympic Committee has admitted athletes from Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympic Games. They will compete under neutral status.
In response, acting Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Matviy Bidnyi said that Ukraine condemns the IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Games. According to him, Russian athletes have the same passports as the occupiers who are killing Ukrainians.
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