Putin seeks way out doping scandal

Russia's president Vladimir Putin stated on 11 November 2015 the country needed to conduct its own investigation into allegations its athletes had systematically taken performance-enhancing substances.

His comments followed the release of a report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on the issue, which included allegations of widespread corruption and collusion by Russian officials, including state security services, to cover up drug test results, destroy samples and intimidate laboratory staff.

Russian athletes could face a global ban from athletics competitions.

The Guardian, 12.11.15: Putin orders doping investigation while Russian sports minister criticises Britain http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/11/vitaly-mutko-russia-anti-doping-zero

The Independent, 13.11.15: Russia doping crisis: Russian athletes brace themselves for global ban http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/athletics/russia-doping-crisis-russian-athletes-brace-themselves-for-global-ban-a6732601.html

The Independent, 13.11.15: Russia doping crisis Q&A: What are the chances of them missing the Rio Olympic Games? http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/athletics/russia-doping-crisis-qa-what-are-the-chances-of-them-missing-the-rio-olympic-games-a6732611.html

The Guardian, 12.11.15: Vladimir Putin attempts to conduct mood music in Russian doping scandal http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/12/vladimir-putin-russia-doping-wada-iaaf-mood-music

BBC News, 12.11.15: Athletics doping: Russian athletes fear ban from Olympics http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34793282

Sputnik International, 13.11.15: WADA, IAAF Ready to Work With Russia on Settling Doping Scandal http://sptnkne.ws/adfe

The Telegraph, 09.11.15: Russian doping Wada report: The 10 key points http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/11984053/Russian-doping-Wada-report-The-seven-key-points.html

The Wall Street Journal, 10.11.15: Russia Demands Evidence in Sports Doping Scandal http://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-demands-evidence-in-sports-doping-scandal-1447164561

The Moscow Times, 11.11.15: Russian Athletics Will Not Voluntarily Withdraw From Olympics http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/russian-athletics-will-not-voluntarily-withdraw-from-olympics/548753.html

WADA: Report on doping practices in Russia https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/world-anti-doping-program/independent-commission-report-1

BBC News, 12.03.16: Russia minister: Rio Olympics ban would be 'no tragedy' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35790922

The Guardian, 08.04.16: Russian doping scandal: no one to face criminal charges, says minister http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/apr/08/russian-doping-scandal-no-criminal-charges-sports-minister

The Guardian, 06.03.16: Why the IAAF must ensure Russia remains banned for Rio Olympics http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/mar/06/iaaf-russia-athletes-banned

Euro|Topics: Debates, May 2016: Doping accusations: Olympic ban for Russia? http://www.eurotopics.net/en/159171/doping-accusations-olympic-ban-for-russia

The Guardian: Tag: Russia doping scandal https://www.theguardian.com/sport/russia-doping-scandal

BBC News, 15.05.16: Rio 2016: Russia 'sorry' for cheats but should be allowed to compete http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/36295481

Blog: LSE EuroppBlog, 07.06.16: What does Russia’s doping scandal tell us about the nature of political conspiracies? http://bit.ly/1Y4lSZe

The Guardian, 07.06.16: Olympics: Russia begins charm offensive ahead of doping ban decision http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/07/olympics-russia-begins-charm-offensive-ahead-of-doping-ban-decision

Euro|Topics: Debates, June 2016: Olympics without Russian athletes http://www.eurotopics.net/en/161081/olympics-without-russian-athletes

BBC News, 18.06.16: Doping: International Olympic Committee backs 'strong' IAAF stance on Russia http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/36566477

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