Ukraine opposes Russia, Belarus participation in Paris Olympics Russia says West will raise conflict with Russia to new level – Russia – Reuters

Original title: Ukraine opposes Russia and Belarus to participate in Paris Olympics Russia says the West will raise its conflict with Russia to a new level

Ukraine opposes Russia, Belarus to participate in the Paris Olympics

China News Agency, Beijing, January 28. Comprehensive news: According to a Reuters report on the 27th, Ukraine said that if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics, Ukraine may boycott the Olympics . According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Zakharova, pointed out on the 27th that the supply of tanks from the West to Ukraine will raise the conflict between the West and Russia to a new level.

Ukraine opposes Russia, Belarus’ participation in the Paris Olympics

Ukraine will launch an international campaign to prevent Russian athletes from participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

Ukrainian Sports Minister Gutset said earlier that if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics, then Ukraine does not rule out the possibility of boycotting the Olympics.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said on the 27th that all attempts to exclude Russia from international sports are bound to fail.

According to the report, the International Olympic Committee said on the 25th that the Olympic Council of Asia gave athletes from Russia and Belarus the opportunity to compete in Asia and gave them the qualifications to participate in the Paris Olympics. The IOC is keen to see Russia and Belarus compete in international competitions.

Russia says the West will escalate conflict with Russia to a new level

According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Zakharova, indicated on the 27th that the supply of tanks from the West to Ukraine will not make the situation favorable for Ukraine, but will raise the conflict between the West and Russia to a new situation. level..

According to reports, Russia has previously sent notes to countries including the United States on the issue of supplying arms to Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed out that any material containing weapons with the help of Ukraine will become a legitimate target for Russia.

According to Reuters, Ukrainian ambassador to France Vadim Omerchenko said on France’s BFM TV on the 27th that Western countries have promised to provide a total of 321 heavy tanks to Ukraine. He said that delivery conditions vary from case to case, but Ukraine needs help as soon as possible.

CNN reported on the 27th that due to factors such as delivery time, logistics and training, the new tank support will not produce immediate results in Ukraine.

Ukraine forms a drone force

According to Reuters, Ukraine said on the 27th that it will form a drone attack unit in the armed forces, which will include a satellite communication system “Starlink” (Starlink).

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on social media that the main commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny signed on the project to form troops. The units will be led by “the most professional military personnel,” and each unit will receive drones, ammunition, Starlink terminals and other equipment.

According to the report, “Starlink” is a satellite Internet system operated by the US Space Exploration Technology Corporation, which is widely used among Ukrainian civilians and the military.Return to Sohu to see more