Russia Loses Soft Power Too As Sports Says ‘No’
Olympic Committee, FIFA, UEFA, Others Shutting Athletes Out
Editor's Note: Soft power is the ability of a country to convince and attract rather than coerce. It can include its appeal of culture, reputation, business, and sports. Soft power is a significant component of global relations, and Russia is losing its fast. Belarus is right behind them.
Ukrainian footballer Alex Zinchenko is not the only one rebuking Russian President Vladimir Putin for his war. Athletic organizations are banning Russian and Belarusian teams from competitions.
By Ernesto Rodriguez in Madrid
March 2, 2022—While we are all still shell-shocked after the “surprise” invasion of Ukraine by Russia, it is also important to start seriously analyzing the many ways the West is fighting this war. While it is too...