Peskov responded to reports of measures against Russian athletes

Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow does not intend to stop cooperation with international sports organizations. According to him, the work will continue to protect the interests of Russian athletes. He told reporters about that.

Earlier, Politico reported that European countries are allegedly preparing measures that could prevent the participation of Russian athletes in competitions. Media representatives asked Peskov how such steps relate to the principles of Olympism and whether Russia is going to counteract them.

In response, Peskov confirmed that the Russian side will maintain contacts with international federations, the International Olympic Committee and other structures. The goal is to defend the interests of domestic athletes. He gave no other details.

Russia has repeatedly stated the need to ensure equal rights for athletes. Against this background, Moscow continues its dialogue with the sports authorities. There has been no official response from the IOC or European bodies to the new reports.