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Vladimir Putin revelled in Russia internet hosting international sporting showpieces such because the 2018 World Cup however the invasion of Ukraine is costing Russia dearly within the sports activities world and the fallout consultants instructed AFP may hurt him domestically
Russia internet hosting the 2018 World Cup, the scandal-plagued 2014 Winter Olympics and Gazprom’s sponsorship of the Champions League had been highly effective instruments for the nation’s international picture and gained Vladimir Putin status amongst the Russian inhabitants.
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Newly-crowned Dubai ATP champion Andrey Rublev is one among a number of Russian sports activities stars