The decision to grant Russia the World Cup 2018 should not be questioned, despite the corruption investigation into FIFA, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his first public comments on the matter. Russia's bid fought "in an honest manner and we won," he said on the sidelines of an economic forum in St. Petersburg.
The Hollywood Reporter: Putin says Russia fought ‘in an honest manner’ for 2018 FIFA World Cup
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2015) in St. Petersburg on June 19.
