ISU responds to the scandal with the Russian skater at Putin's event.

The International Skating Union (ISU) responded to 'Glavkom's' inquiry about the presence of 'neutral' Russian skater Alexandra Sautina at dictator Vladimir Putin's annual address to the Federal Assembly.

According to inkorr.com: The athlete received neutral status from the ISU and the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Olympics. In its response to 'Glavkom', the ISU noted:

'Thank you for sharing this information with us. We confirm that we have received your information, and it is currently being reviewed.'

Controversies regarding the athlete's participation in the event

It should be reminded that Russian skater Alexandra Sautina was present at Vladimir Putin's annual address to the Federal Assembly, which sparked intense discussions. Along with other supporters of Putin, she participated in this propaganda event.

This violation of the International Olympic Committee's recommendations regarding neutral athletes has been subject to significant criticism. Despite this, Sautina received visas to travel to the United States and Canada, where World Cup competitions in figure skating are planned.

Representatives of the International Skating Union explained the situation regarding the participation of the Russian athlete in this event and confirmed her neutral status for upcoming competitions. However, Sautina's participation in this propaganda event of Vladimir Putin has sparked widespread debate among the public and sports professionals.

The situation surrounding Alexandra Sautina's presence at Putin's event prompts active debates about the ethics of athletes participating in political acts. This issue not only touches individual athletes but also questions the stance of sports organizations regarding neutrality in times of political tension.