Moscow Disappointed With IOC Decision To Keep Sanctions Against Russian Athletes - Kremlin

MOSCOW, May 8 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Moscow is disappointed with the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to maintain sanctions against Russian athletes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

On Thursday, the IOC upheld the suspension of the membership of the Russian Olympic Committee.

"We are disappointed with this decision, we generally regret this decision," Peskov told reporters.

Russia will continue its dialogue with the IOC on the return of its athletes to the international sports arena, the spokesman added.

--BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI