Dimitry peskov

The IOC Executive Board: Moscow is disappointed by the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to maintain sanctions against Russian athletes, Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov said on Friday.

"We are disappointed by this decision, we generally regret this decision," Peskov said, commenting on the IOC's move to keep in place the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee's membership and recommendations on sanctions against Russian athletes.

Peskov added that Russia would continue dialogue with the IOC on the return of its athletes to the international sports arena, Xinhua news agency reported.