Putin rejects an American invitation | GP

The US Embassy in Moscow issued its invitation on Wednesday, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order for partial mobilization.

The embassy warned of the possibility of mobilizing Americans with dual citizenship and the difficulty of all foreigners leaving the country.

“US citizens should not travel to Russia and those living or traveling in Russia should leave immediately while opportunities for commercial travel remain limited,” the embassy wrote.

Russia’s Interfax news agency writes that Putin has now responded to the countries’ call and is launching a fierce attack on sanctions targeting Russia and that the country’s athletes and federations have been excluded from the international community.

“This situation goes against the values ​​of sport, the most important of which are mutual respect and the principle that sport should not be mixed with politics. However, we will always be a hospitable and hospitable country that organizes competitions open to people from different countries and honors Olympic ideals.” Putin said in his opening speech to a sports forum that was later published on the Kremlin’s website.

There are over 60 North American players in the KHL. Seven Swedes also play in the league, but the Swedish Foreign Ministry has not issued any new calls on Putin’s orders. Since then, the State Department advises against all travel to Russia.

The Swedish Ice Hockey League decided earlier that Swedes who play in the KHL this season will be suspended from national team matches.

Last season more than 40 Swedish players played in the KHL.

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