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,......

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......

Russia says ready to investigate doping allegations

Russia is ready to carry out an investigation into doping allegations against its athletes in concert with independent organisations, Interfax news agency quoted Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko as......

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 sees no threat to World Cup, Valcke says plans on track

Members of the media stand in front of the entrance of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) headquarters in Zurich. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Russian Sports......