Putin says attacks on Mutko made it impossible to sack him

IMAGE: Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko. Photograph: Sergei Karpukhin/Files/Reuters President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday it had been impossible to sack Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko,......

Why Putin won't fire sports minister over doping scandal

- 'I think it's something to do with the political system in Russia. When your people are being attacked, Putin will protect those people whom he appointed and trusted for so long.' IMAGE:......

Russian athletes to participate in events in Turkey, claims news agency

Russian athletes will participate in tournaments organised in Turkey, with maximum security ensured, RIA news agency cited sports minister Vitaly Mutko as saying on Sunday. Russia introduced a raft......

IAAF to Russia: Rio athletics ban will stand

IMAGE: Ksenyia Ryzhova of Russia, second right, looks on with team-mates after competing in the women's 4x100 metres relay. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images. Russian Sports Minister Vitaly......

Russia to make sports doping criminal offence

Russia is to bring in legislation that will mean individuals found guilty of doping are punished under the country's criminal code, according to Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko. "We have taken the......