New Delhi, March 13 -- Russia's sports minister on Wednesday said Moscow should not boycott the upcoming Paris Olympics despite the severe restrictions on its athletes over the Kremlin's offensive in Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in December suspended Russia from the 2024 Games, but gave the green light for Russian athletes to compete as neutrals as long as they do not actively support the Ukraine campaign. "We should not turn away, close ourselves off, boycott this movement," We should as much as possible keep the possibility of dialogue and take part in competitions," he added. Matytsin is not holding his breath for a softening in the IOC's stance when its executive commission meets next week. "We will see what the fi...