British television did not show Yanukovych at the opening of the Olympics - Kommersant

British TV did not show the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych welcomed the team of his country at the opening of the Olympic Games in Sochi, February 8 ITAR-TASS. The ceremony was broadcast national channel BBC Two. Entry posted on the official website of the corporation in the “Ai-player” (not available abroad). Ukrainian athletes exit the arena “Fischt” during the parade commentator teams escorted the British television channel following remark: “Great support Ukraine. Of course, now the second largest country in Europe occur violent unrest. A team of 44 (Olympic) competes in times of great uncertainty throughout their country. ” Further leading back to sporting moments and discuss them until the end of the passage of Ukrainians, and in the frame were alone athletes. In turn, the passage of other delegations, usually accompanied by pictures with the leaders of these countries present at the stadium “Fischt.” Meanwhile, in the stands, but again showed Russian television, was the president of Ukraine. When the national team of his country entered the Olympic parade, Mr Yanukovich, standing with the national flag in their hands, welcomed Ukrainian athletes together with all elated stadium. Commentator channel “Russia 1″ immediately confirmed: “Viktor Yanukovych in the stands. How could it be otherwise? With Flag – President of Ukraine ».