“This decision is unacceptable and erroneous,” he said.
According to him, the purpose of this political boycott is to try to contain the development of China.
“Sport, like art, should unite people, and not create problems between peoples and states,” Putin said.
The Winter Olympics in Beijing will be held from 4 to 20 February 2022.
US President Joe Biden has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Games, which assumes the absence of US officials in Beijing, but does not prevent the participation of American athletes.
RT is broadcasting a press conference.