Moscow, March 14, 2026 (AFP) - Russian sports minister defends return of flag, anthem to Paralympics

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2026-03-14

Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev on Saturday defended the return of the Russian flag and anthem to the Paralympics for the first time since 2014, amid a backlash from Ukraine and some European countries. A decision to allow six athletes from Russia to compete under their national flag and anthem in Milan-Cortina despite the ongoing four-year war on Ukraine sparked outcry in Kyiv and several European capitals. According to the Russian min......

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