Putin hits out at 'politically-motivated' ban on Russia from Winter Olympics

Vladimir Putin hit out at the "politically-motivated" ban on Russia from next year's Winter Olympics but vowed not to stand in the way of athletes who wish to compete.

Russia has been banned from February's Games in Pyeongchang by the International Olympic Committee for state-sponsored doping, but individual athletes who can prove they have not cheated could compete under the Olympic flag.