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Putin Orders Internal Probe Into Doping Claims Against Russia

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko to conduct an internal investigation into alleged widespread doping practices among Russian athletes.

SOCHI (Sputnik) — On Monday, an independent investigative commission, set up by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), issued a report accusing Russia of numerous violations of global anti-doping codes and recommended the country be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympics.

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"It is necessary to carry out our own investigation and ensure the most open cooperation with international bodies [in probe on doping allegations]," Putin said at a meeting with officials from various Russian sports federations.

"We must do everything possible to protect our athletes from banned substances…as the competition should be fair and promoting sportsmanship," Putin added.

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