The Finnish businessman admitted that it is now easy to criticize the decision, but at the time, doing business with Russia was the norm.
“Yes, it was bad. I regret sending Jokerit to the KHL.
“Jokerit” has been criticized due to its symbolism seen as associated with Russia.
I have nothing left in Russia. I left the club five years ago. We began to cooperate with Russia even before the events in Crimea and the military conflict in Ukraine. In hindsight, it was a mistake. But I didn’t think so, and the companies cooperated with Russia,” Harkicom was quoted as saying by Ilta-Sanomat.
Source: Sport
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