The Russian President is a key player in the ongoing World Cup, playing the role of hospitable host for numerous state leaders from around the world. More than 2.5 million tickets were reserved for Russian and foreign fans from around the world, turning Russia into a kind of tourist Mecca, and the Russian national team, having the lowest rating among the Championship participants, is still above the most daring expectations.
It seems that the World Championship, is able to cross out the negative that arose during the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
The day before the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Russian government initiated the annexation of the Crimea, triggering a global political crisis with subsequent economic sanctions against Russia. The downed Malaysian Boeing in the east of Ukraine, military intervention in Syria and interference in the elections in the US in 2016 increased the isolation of Russia.
The games in Sochi also cast a shadow on the Russian sport as a whole. An independent commission has revealed numerous violations of anti-doping legislation, including under state patronage. Thus, at the next Winter Olympics, the Russian national team was disqualified and could only compete under the Olympic flag.
However, now, it seems that Mr. Putin is experiencing a moment of universal love for Russia. The championship, thank God, is not overshadowed by riots among the fans and even more acts of terrorism. Colorful pictures of celebrations of fans on the streets of Moscow and other cities of Russia represent the country, as well as its President in the most advantageous light. Success on the geopolitical front will be marked by a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Helsinki on July 16, the day after the final match.
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