13 February, 2024
Can Russian athletes attending the Paris Olympics truly be considered neutral?Today, we present the multifaceted profile of Nikita Nagornyy, a 26-year-old Russian gymnast, gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, and silver medalist at the Rio Olympics.Let’s examine key aspects of Nagornyy’s life to understand just how “neutral and non-political” he really is.Nikita Nagornyy holds the rank of second lieutenant in the Rosgvardia (National Guard), an internal military force of the Russian Federation. He has publicly expressed great pride in this role on numerous occasions. On May 9, 2022, just three months after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, he participated in the “Victory Parade” with the Russian Youth Army on Red Square in Moscow. Nagornyy is a prominent leader of the Russi...
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8 February, 2024
In December, the International Olympic Committee authorized Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a “neutral” banner at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The decision was announced on December 10, the eve of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—a document openly violated by Russia as it massacres thousands of civilians in Ukraine.In Russia, sports, state propaganda, and the military are inseparable. Many Russian athletes are active military officers. For instance, 45 out of 71 medalists from the Russian team at the Tokyo Olympics were members of the Central Sports Club of the Russian Armed Forces. Interim soldiers. Sports are a cornerstone of Putin's militaristic system, a fact Russians openly celebrate wi...
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20 December, 2023
Despite announcing its departure from Russia in March 2022 and selling its stores to Desport, Decathlon appears to have continued its business operations in the country.📉 🔍 A recent investigation by Disclose, including documents, videos, and testimonies, reveals a complex system to maintain sales in Russia.💰 Hidden contract: Decathlon is said to have signed a supply contract with Russian buyer Desport for at least $12 million.✈️ 📦 Shell company: Products are first shipped to Dubai via a shell company, Phenix Limited, before being sent to Russia.
Source: Disclose
🌍 Questionable supply chain: Goods pass through Singapore and Dubai, circumventing international sanctions imposed on Russia."We were forbidden from talking about it among colleagues. For those in t...
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