Lithuanian athletes go to Russia to perform, and they may even lose their nationality by their own national deprivation of awards.

Comprehensive Russian satellite news agency, "Viewpoint" and today's Russian TV (RT) website reported on the 10th that Russian presidential press secretary Peskov recently watched a skating performance with his wife in Sochi, and after the performance Slipper Margareta Derobiazko and Russian skaters Pollas Vanagas donated flowers. To this end, Lithuanian President Gitanasenena announced on social media on Wednesday that he will deprive the national awards that the two athletes have won.

Derobiazko and Vanagas Tuyuan: Russian Media

Ayasida's office issued a statement saying that President Lithuania has signed a decree to deprive Derobiazko and Vanagas' national award in 2000 -Gudimanas Gong Medal. Sata also said that he might seek to amend the law and deprive Derobiazko's citizenship.

It is reported that Derobiazko and Wanagas are a couple who once played Lithuania to play the Olympic Games and World Championships and won a bronze medal. They also won the championship in many Lithuania domestic competitions. Derobiazko obtained Lithuanian citizenship in 1993.

The Chairman of the Russian National Duma Sports Commission Demitri Swishev has condemned the Lithuanian authorities and said Russia would seek support for this couple.

Derobiazko and Vanagas Tuyuan: Russian Media

Swisv told Russia: "(Lithuania) Parliament and Foreign Minister have always said that if the country's athletes continue to participate in the performance in Russia, they will be deprived of awards and even citizenship. Revisit. I have never heard or saw such things before. Any country should be proud of my heroes, and here (Lithuania), they threatened to expel heroes. I think Russia should extend them out of them out of them. Assistance. We will pay close attention to the development of the situation. "

Peskov also responded to the matter. In an interview with the Russian No. 1 TV channel, he said: "We see a lot of countries crossing some rational boundaries. Can we deny Tchaikovsky? No. Can I deny Russia? No. No matter whether you want or not, this is not possible. "

Peskov Tu Source: People's Vision

Peskov's wife and the organizer of this performance Tabiana Nafka also responded to Lithuania who wanted to deprive Drobiazko's citizenship. She said: "This is absolutely disgusting, and once again reflects blindly anti -Russia. Great athletes bring great happiness and incredible emotions to people with their own artistic, creativity, and talents, making the world more pure. Those who want to deprive the athletes who want to defend their national honor in international competitions and the Olympic Games, I despise you. I am not talking about those who really love their national athletes and heroes, and they are those who are in power. They are not. Should make such a decision. "

According to RT reports, the organizers said that Dribiazko and Wanagas will continue to participate in the performance as planned, and the Bingxiu show will last until September 18.

(Edit: ZLQ)

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