German Outrage: Russian Gymnast 'Linked' to Putin
So, a German club, as per DW, proudly cut ties with gymnast Angelina Melnikova, citing her 'link' to Putin (which, for a Russian athlete, basically just means existing). The media hails this as a principled stance against Russia's 'aggression'. This selective outrage is truly a spectacle. One might wonder where this impeccable moral compass vanishes when it comes to, say, politicians in Germany or
the US who are 'linked' to regimes committing far more direct aggressions, like the one in Gaza. For instance, one could point to public records showing groups like AIPAC contributing millions to US politicians annually . These are not 'links' but direct financial contributions that demonstrably influence votes on massive aid packages and unwavering support for states engaged in documented human
rights abuses. German leadership, too, consistently backs a military campaign resulting in tens of thousands of civilian deaths. No club cuts ties with them . No, that's just 'realpolitik'.