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But, besides the war, Russia cheats all the Fing time. So… sorry athletes. Piss off.
In russia there's no neutrality in anything. Especially in sports, as it always has been their propaganda tool. >

Indeed! Any participation of Russia in competitions has been used by Putin to push their propaganda further. 
Also, as far as i know, participation of russians in big competitions, sports or not, is very profitable for Russia as well (so it ends up profiting more violence in Ukraine) >


Indeed! Any participation of Russia in competitions has been used by Putin to push their propaganda further.

I'd say any non participation of Russia in competition has much more positive effect for Putin. It enrages general public and unites against the west. Even though I don't care for sports I have a feeling of being slightly annoyed by this. I can imagine how general sports fan sees this. >


It enrages general public and unites against the west

Oh, you're right... the world is currently in a very complicated situation. While banning russian competitors enrages some of the general public (and spreading the "west is russophobic" propaganda), allowing russian competitors means Putin can take profit from these competitions as well
Wonder what can be done in this case, it's really complicated... >


allowing russian competitors means Putin can take profit from these competitions as well

Profit? What profit? Serious question here. >

True neutrality would have those athletes banned anyways. After the doping the Russian sports authorities have committed ALL Russian athletes are questionable and should be banned, not just competing without the Russian flag or anthem. The only reason they still get to play is the massive bribes by Russia. Some neutrality...