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Russian gymnast criticized for ‘shocking behavior’ after wearing ‘Z’ symbol next to Ukrainian athlete
The group that oversees Russian gymnasts acknowledged in an announcement that Kuliak’s show violated FIG guidelines, however expressed the group’s help for his actions.
The ‘Z’ insignia has been displayed on tanks and automobiles utilized by the Russian army in its Ukraine operations and has since change into an emblem of help for the invasion of Ukraine.
Propaganda movies on social media seem to indicate supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin carrying clothes that includes the ‘Z’ image, waving Russian flags and chanting pro-Russia slogans.
“I do not suppose that Ivan wished to make a particular demonstration, however we are going to help him in any case,” he mentioned.
“It was a violation of the uniform accredited by the FIG. I feel that they’ll punish, they’ll additionally take away us from participation. However we have been already eliminated.”
CNN has reached out to the FSGR however has but to obtain a response.
The Gymnastics Ethics Basis advised CNN that it could not touch upon pending or potential instances as a matter of process.
It comes because the United Nations estimates that greater than 1.7 million refugees have fled Ukraine since February 24. Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to carry a 3rd spherical of talks Monday, in accordance with negotiators, as preventing continues throughout the nation.