German club cuts ties with Russian gymnast with Putin links DW 11/24/2025
Angelina Melnikova will not compete for TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz at the Bundesliga finals following controversy over her links to Putin and perceived support for the war in Ukraine.
Russian pro-Putin star gymnast Melnikova joins German club DW 11/14/2025
Olympic champion Angelina Melnikova will debut in Germany's gymnastics Bundesliga despite controversy over alleged support for Russia and Ukrainian objections.
'Champion of terror' Russian gymnast signs for German club DW 11/14/2025
Angelina Melnikova will debut in Germany's gymnastics Bundesliga despite Ukrainian designation of her as a 'champion of terror' and related political controversy.