There is no possible doubt: the United States sides with the IOC on the question of a return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions. After Gene Sykes, President of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the White House in turn declared itself in favor of lifting the suspension. But, like the head of the USOPC, the American government wants to attach conditions. “ It must be absolutely clear that the athletes do not represent the Russian or Belarusian states, explained the spokesperson for the executive, Karine Jean-Pierre. The use of Russian and Belarusian flags, emblems or anthems must also be prohibited. The United States supported the suspension of the sports bodies of Russia and Belarus by international sports federations"
