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Athletes from Russia should have no place at Olympic Games in Paris – Zelensky in talk with Macron
KYIV. Jan 24 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed on Tuesday by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron the further strengthening of Ukraine’s defense capability, as well as the participation of Russian athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.
“In a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron I thanked him for the breakthrough decision to provide light tanks and further strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities. In particular, with advanced air defense systems. We also discussed diplomatic steps to end the war. I particularly emphasized that athletes from Russia should have no place at the Olympic Games in Paris,” Zelensky said on his Telegram channel.
The Olympic Games in Paris will be held in 2024. There are 550 days left before the opening.
