Putin Calls for Improving Russia's Doping Laws

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on government officials Wednesday to step up the country's efforts against doping in sports. Putin's comments in a cabinet meeting came as Russia reels from revelations that athletes including Maria Sharapova tested positive for meldonium, a substance that increases blood flow and was banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency from January 1. The spate of positives follow the decision in November to suspend Russia's track and field...

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