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"path": "/news/world/166228-putin-criticizes-ioc-politics-sport-paralympics/",
"publishedAt": "2026-03-18T15:30:00.000Z",
"site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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"textContent": "Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed the International Olympic Committee (IOC), sharply criticizing the organization for what he described as the politicization of sport.\nAccording to remarks reported by RIA Novosti, Putin expressed dissatisfaction with the IOC's approach, particularly its decision not to impose sanctions on Israel and the United States over military actions against Iran.\n\"I would very much like the IOC to stop performing tricks,\"\n\nhe said, stressing that sport should unite people rather than deepen conflicts.",
"title": "Putin Slams IOC Over Double Standards and Political Use of Sport"
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