The president said athletes faced "very difficult conditions" as a result of the scandal.

Sorry for not being able to shield you from doping scam: Putin to Russian athletes

Putin dismissed whistleblower Rodchenkov as an "idiot" after he reportedly said the Russian president must have known about state-sponsored doping program.

'Instances of doping use in Russia,' admits Putin

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Sorry for not being able to shield you from doping scam: Putin to Russian athletes

'Instances of doping use in Russia,' admits Putin