Russian President Vladimir PutinMOSCOW, February 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin said: that the Russian Federation condemns the use of doping and considers the practice of «collective punishment» in sports unacceptable. «Russia has been and remains committed to traditional Olympic values. We oppose the politicization of sports, attempts to use it as a tool of pressure, unfair competition and discrimination. We consider the practice of «collective punishment» unacceptable penalties» for the offenses of individuals, which has recently become a common occurrence. And of course, we strongly condemn the use of illegal drugs by athletes, we stand for broad international cooperation in the fight against doping in sports,» the Russian leader said in an interview with China Media Corporation, published on Kremlin website.
