Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the International Association of Athletic Federation’s ban of Russian track and field teams from the upcoming Rio Olympics, calling the decision unfair.

“I hope we will find a solution here. But it does not mean we are going to get offended band say that we would not fight doping. Vice versa, we will boost our fight with doping.”

The Russian president expressed his hope that a compromise could be found.

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