Russian President, Russian President Vladimir Putin, confirmed on Wednesday, September 15, that he will attend the opening of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, in February 2022, after Western leaders announced an announcement Diplomatic boycott Protesting human rights violations in China.
The statement came during a conference call with the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, where he stated that “a new model of cooperation has been formed between our two countries, based on issues of principles such as non-interference in internal affairs.”
The announcement also comes amid intense turmoil between Moscow and the West, following accusations of an increased military presence on the border with Ukraine and with other countries in NATO, the main Western military alliance.
last week, Canada and the United Kingdom announced to join the boycott Diplomat, joins the United States and Australia. Thus, government officials and representatives will not attend the event, but athletes will be able to compete.
The Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing from February 4-20 next year. And then, between March 4 and 13, the Winter Paralympic Games will be held, also in the Chinese capital.
Announcing the decision, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted grave concern over “repeated human rights violations by the Chinese government”.
According to the states, the violations are linked to abuses against Uyghur Muslims and the suppression of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
“That is why we announced today that we will not be sending any diplomatic representation to the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics this winter,” Trudeau said.
For its part, China denies the allegations and says the boycott is violating the principle of sports neutrality established by the Olympic Charter. “This goes against the most united Olympic motto,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian.
after Declaration by the US authoritiesThe Asian country also said the allegations of abuse were a smear campaign.
“You are The United States is trying to disrupt the games, based on his ideological bias, lies and rumors. But the boycott will make people around the world see their evil intentions more clearly and undermine their credibility and morals.
The Official Gazette of the Asian State, Global TimesOn Twitter, a message that China is “breathing a sigh of relief” after declaring a diplomatic boycott of Washington. “The fewer American employees that come in, the fewer viruses they bring in,” the post said, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic.
