At Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Russian Athletes Are a Diminished Presence

Sport has long been a potent tool of Russian soft power. But this time, its athletes are competing without a flag, national anthem or national team.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/12/at-milan-cortina-winter-olympics-russian-athletes-are-a-diminished-presence-a91929

2026-02-12 14:55 UTC
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