moscow russian president vladimir putin suggest thursday allegations state-sponsored dope program russia attempt sow discontent ahead country presidential elections report commission world anti-doping agency wada raise allegations existence state-run program include tamper russian athletes positive test laboratory security officials 2014 sochi game international olympic committee ioc investigate allegations ban six cross-country skiers life olympics dope violations sochi bother pyeongchang winter olympics start february presidential elections march ria novosti state news agency quote putin say big suspicions do create someone necessary condition discontent among sport lovers athletes putin widely expect stand win elections also suggest unite state influence international sport organizations could deleterious effect russia putin say unite state home main company order pay television right main sponsor advertisers major sport events retaliation allege meddle election unite state want create problems election president russia putin say last month putin say ioc pressure unite state prevent russia take part 2018 pyeongchang winter olympics russia escape blanket ban 2016 olympics rio de janeiro although remain bar compete international athletics events country paralympic committee anti-doping agency rusada also still suspend dope scandals despite repeat call cooperation international body help rid russia dope authorities always deny state role scandal ioc say decide executive board meet hold dec. 5-7 participation russian competitors 2018 winter game putin say dope allegations russia mean stir discontent