It can be a dangerous thing for Russian athletes to be critical of Putin.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ct/4567314001/
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“Athletes are heroes of Russia, and (Putin) wants them to support his regime,” Roenick said. “If you don’t, you subject yourself to political hatred, to attacks and to not knowing whether you and your family are safe. That is what Panarin is going through now."
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