Moscow (TIP): Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, making him the first major western leader to confirm his attendance at the games, BBC reported. His remarks came in a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who said he looked forward to a “get-together”. It comes as a growing number of countries have joined a diplomatic boycott of games. — IANS
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United States
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