Dmitry Medvedev said that he does not want to look at Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag at the Olympic Games in Paris. On December 8, it became known that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed Russians and Belarusians to participate in the Olympics in a neutral status.
Those who qualify in their sports will qualify for the Games. However, athletes will not be allowed to participation in team competitions. Russian symbols will be prohibited in any form at official facilities and events.