In response, the official advised the journalist not to get involved in politics.
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“Nowhere in the law is it forbidden to invite KHL players to the national team. Your morals are your morals and someone else’s will be different.
“Personally, I would advise you to do more sports journalism, write about sports and less about politics. After all, you are a sports journalist. If you do not want to help us, then do not bother us and at least do not lie,” Shatan replied.
Source: Sport

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