Mutko ready to protect Russian athletes from IOC attacks

Russia won't stop protecting the honor and dignity of its athletes, banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during preparations for the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said.

"This work will continue, we will respond to this slander no matter how much time it takes," he said, adding that he hopes that there will be no discrimination in this matter.