Russian President, Vladimir Putin Hugs Gay Medalist
Despite stiffening the laws prohibiting gays and
lesbians by the Russian government prior to the Winter
Olympics game in Sochi, Russian President, Vladimir Putin has
gone ahead to cuddle one of the first openly gay athletes.
While speaking to Dutch national
broadcaster, Ireen Wust said "I got a cuddle from him," at a party
held in her honor. "He congratulated me and asked if everything was OK in
Russia and I congratulated him on (Russian speedskater) Olga Graf, of course,
for her third place (in the 3,000 meters). He was happy to see me, but then he
had to leave again. But I cuddled him."
John van Vliet, a spokesman for the Netherlands' Olympics Committee, said
Putin gave Wust a quick hug and wished her well.Wust, who took gold at the 3,000 meter women's speedskate on Sunday, is one of seven openly gay athletes competing at the games.
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