Matviy Bidnyi
Coverage of Matviy Bidnyi in the Nexus archive.
- Lifting Russian athletes ban only helps Putin, Ukraine tells IOC
Ukraine's sports chief criticizes the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for lifting the Russian Olympic Committee's suspension, arguing it aids Putin and undermines pressure on Russia. The IOC claims the ban was relaxed because Russia removed regional sports organizations from occupied Ukrainian territories, but Ukraine says it's a legal trick. European countries, including Sweden, Estonia, and others, are urging the EU to cut Olympic funding.
- Ukraine's Bidnyi 'outraged' by Russia's Olympic return
Ukraine's sports minister Matviy Bidnyi is outraged by the IOC's decision to allow Russia's return to the Olympics, as stated in an exclusive interview with DW.
- Ukraine Slams IOC Move to Ease Restrictions on Russian Athletes as ‘Cynical’
Ukraine’s Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for easing restrictions on Russian athletes, arguing the decision rewards Russia while Ukraine mourns victims of missile and drone attacks. The move has been labeled 'cynical' by Ukraine.