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Putin Pledges Investigation Over Doping Scandal as Sponsors at Risk

As Russia faces possible suspension from athletics competitions over doping, President Vladimir Putin has pledged a full investigation. Russian officials are urging that only those found guilty be banned from next summer's Olympics in Brazil. Analysts say either way, the Olympics and Russia risk losing sponsors over the scandal. VOA's Daniel Schearf reports from Moscow.

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