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15 Russian ‘neutrals’ at Olympics are politically isolated, rarely in spotlight
Video Credit: euronews (in English)
Published on August 7, 2024 - Duration: 01:51s
15 Russian ‘neutrals’ at Olympics are politically isolated, rarely in spotlight
In Russia, the Olympics aren’t being shown on TV and some politicians and media figures have even described those willing to compete in Paris as traitors.
It’s a complex environment for the athletes, some of them teenagers, to navigate and they’re wary of talking about politics or the war.
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