“Now, in my opinion, it is not the right time, and it is a hasty decision. Personally, I cannot say wholeheartedly: everything is fine, let’s skate together again. However, I think that the Russians will have to be admitted when “the political situation normalizes. I agree with this idea, but I totally disagree with the timeline. For now, the Russians do not need to return, but they will have to be allowed to do so over time.
Should the Russians be given the opportunity to compete under a neutral flag? There is no neutral country. I would understand if these athletes were expelled from their country or suffered because of it, but no. If a country acts under a neutral flag, then stop pretending and return its flag,” Jauns quoted Vassilievs as saying.
- Tarasova accused the ISU of disrespecting the Russian people
Source: Sport
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