“She is on the EU sanctions list because she has her own opinion and is a true patriot of Russia.” Pokrovskaya – about Kiseleva

Head coach of the Russian synchronized swimming team Tatiana Pokrovskaya told that the Olympic champion Maria Kiseleva found herself on the new European Union (EU) sanctions list because she is a true patriot of Russia and has her own opinion.

On Monday, the EU approved the 14th sanctions package. Among those subject to restrictions was Kiseleva.

— Everyone is already indiscriminately placed on the sanctions list. But if we talk in more detail: Maria got there because she is Russian, Olympic champion, has her own opinion and is for Russia. That’s the only reason she ended up on these lists. She speaks in the media and is a deputy of the Moscow City Duma. A true patriot of Russia, like all our Olympic stars,” Pokrovskaya told .

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