Event Brief
MEP Ville Niinistö: sports events cannot legitimize Russia
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: MEP Ville Niinistö said Russia is weaker than a year ago and uses sports connections to legitimize war crimes in Ukraine.
WHO: Ville Niinistö
WHAT: Statement opposing giving Russia legitimacy through sports events
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He said Russia uses foreign connections to legitimize war crimes in Ukraine.
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