Memes About Russia's Olympic Ban & Putin Are Actually Hilarious

On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Russia's Olympic team will not be allowed to compete in the games. The decision comes after the country was exposed for illegal, systematic doping in previous Olympic games. After the news was announced, hilarious memes about Russia's Olympic ban flooded Twitter.

In accordance with the ban, Russia's government officials will not be permitted to attend the games. Additionally, the country's flag will not fly at the opening ceremony, nor will its national anthem sound.

The move is being considered powerful by some, as the Olympics have consistently served as an international display of Russia's global force. In Rio, Russia finished fourth overall with 56 medals, despite being banned from the track and field competitions.

However, others are questioning the severity of the ban, as some Russian athletes will be allowed to petition to compete, although they will be in neutral uniforms and any medals awarded will not be officially recorded by the IOC.

Those involved are currently anticipating Russia's response, as the news broke late in the evening in Moscow. Some Russian officials previously threatened a boycott if the IOC proceeded with a ban. On the contrary, Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitri S. Peskov, has stated that a boycott had not been discussed.

Meanwhile, Twitter's reactions to the news have been hilarious, as expected.

More to come.

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