Ukraine opposes Russia, Belarus’ participation in Paris Olympics Russia says West will raise confrontation 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 confrontation with Russia to a new level

Ukraine Opposes Russia, Belarus to Participate in Paris Olympics

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

Ukraine opposes Russia, Belarus participation in 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 2024 Paris Olympics, then Ukraine does not rule out the possibility of boycotting the Olympics.

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

According to the report, the International Olympic Committee stated on the 25th that the Olympic Council of Asia has provided athletes from Russia and Belarus with the opportunity to compete in Asia and provided them with the qualifications to participate in the Paris Olympic Games. The IOC is eager to see Russia and Belarus compete in international competitions.

Russia says West will escalate confrontation with Russia to new level

According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova pointed out on the 27th that the supply of tanks by the West to Ukraine will not make the situation favorable to Ukraine, but will raise the confrontation between the West and Russia to a new level. .

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

According to Reuters, Ukrainian ambassador to France Vadim Omerchenko said on French BFM television on the 27th that Western countries have promised to provide Ukraine with a total of 321 heavy tanks. He said delivery conditions varied from case to case, but Ukraine needed help as soon as possible.

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

Ukraine forms drone force

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

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on social media that the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny has 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