Vladimir Putin

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return
By Graham Dunbar And James Ellingworth Mar. 28, 2023 10:59 AM EDT
Russia offers to host new sports event with China, India
Mar. 15, 2023 08:10 AM EDT
NEW DELHI (AP) — Russia offered Wednesday to host a new multi-sports event for countries such as China and India which are members of a regional grouping known as...

Boxing body won't hold new election, damaging Olympic hopes
By Greg Beacham Sep. 25, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine
By Stephen Whyno May. 30, 2022 02:23 AM EDT

Bach says Russia ban is to protect athletes, not punish them
By Graham Dunbar May. 20, 2022 09:08 AM EDT
Putin backs Russian skater Valieva as she faces doping case
Apr. 26, 2022 12:20 PM EDT
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva on Tuesday, saying she did not compete “dishonestly” after her doping case...

Russia invasion upends Olympic 'neutrality' — if it existed
By Stephen Wade Mar. 15, 2022 12:07 AM EDT

Ukrainian athletes join military after Russian invasion
By James Ellingworth Mar. 02, 2022 06:47 AM EST

Heart-wrenching reaction to Russian athletes in Paralympics
By Stephen Wade Mar. 02, 2022 06:34 AM EST