❗Key takeaways from US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli’s interview with TASS:

▪Russia and the US can set an example of fair and equal cooperation in sports

▪Russia and the US could establish a joint working channel for cooperation in sports

▪The envoy backed the idea of holding a match between American and Russian ice hockey legends

▪The diplomat said he would be ready to visit Moscow for some useful agreements in the field of sports.

▪The United States and Russia do not have to reach agreement on every political issue before an American child can kick a ball around with a Russian child

▪Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, one of the most decorated players in the history of the sport, has earned the admiration of millions of Americans

▪The 2028 Olympic Games in the United States should be “fair and open” to all athletes, including those from Russia

▪Zampolli said he would welcome an international friendly between Russian and US national football teams

▪The US special envoy said the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions was important for the Americans