“Do we have this doping problem? There is. And it’s obvious that this is unacceptable given the general approaches to how sport should develop in the modern world, ”he said.
In his opinion, it is necessary to take a more stringent position on this issue in relation to all those who use drugs. At the same time, he noted the need to take into account the fact that “the final responsibility rests with the athlete and his doctor.”
“Everything connected with this doping scandal reminds me of an endless anti-Russian series,” he said.
Medvedev also said that experts, after deciding on the punishment for Russian athletes, once again study “the same lists, the same samples” and make decisions on athletes without regard to their guilt.
“Here we are sinful, but what about other countries that are sinless? This is most annoying. We know all these examples. But for some reason they hide their problems under the table, and they unwind us. It’s clear that this is due to the general political situation, ”he said.
RT is broadcasting an interview with Medvedev.