Alexander Abramenko, who brought Ukraine the only medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, commented on the episode at the award ceremony with Russian Ilya Burov.
The Ukrainian turned the Drilling Flag, which in the end did not cause any resentment among the fans. This situation itself actually tried to explain himself Abramenko.
"We, athletes, never talk about politics, only about sport. I know my colleagues from different countries, including Russia, for many years, we are friends, never insult each other.
I turned the flag of Ilya Burov in a fit of strong emotional emotions, congratulated him on the bronze award. There should not be any political moments here, "Abramenko said..
Note that earlier this case was commented on by Ilya Burov.