FIFA President Gianni Infantino does not pay attention to the political activities of Russia.

Now a scandal has erupted in the world connected with the departure of ex-colonel of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Sergey Skripal.

A native of Kiev, who was convicted of Russia's treason and espionage in favor of Great Britain, was sent earlier this month with his daughter by nerve gas in Salisbury. It is assumed that behind this are the Russian special services.

In this regard, British Prime Minister Teresa Mei said that the British government (not the national team!. ) may refuse to travel to the World Cup.

"I do not care about the political situation in Russia", - quotes Infantino correspondent The Times Martin Ziegler.

"Political problems ... let's leave them to politicians".

FIFA president Infantino says he is "not worried at all" about the political situation with Russia: "Scientific issues. we leave them to the politicians.

- Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) March 16, 2018.

The start of the 2018 World Cup is scheduled for June 14.