In particular, Kozhevnikov opposed the presence of Swedish athletes in the Continental Hockey League (KHL). He called the officials of the Scandinavian Federation, who are considering a ban on the call to the national teams of players from KHL clubs, fascists..

He said this in an interview with the Match TV propaganda channel..

Kozhevnikov expressed confidence that the citizens of Sweden have been set against the Russians since childhood, talking about the battle of Poltava in 1709.

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It is not necessary to sign contracts with them so that they do not refuse to play later. They lost the Battle of Poltava to us, they still cannot forgive. Swedes have been taught this since childhood, and the pro-fascist federation also works there..

It is necessary to conclude contracts with Canadians and Americans - they come to us, everything is fine with them. The world did not converge on the Swedes. Behind them is the federation, they are forced people,"