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The Latest: Butov says IAAF decision is political

VIENNA (AP) — The Latest on the IAAF's meeting on Russia (all times local):

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5:53 p.m.

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko says the IAAF decision to uphold the country's ban from track and field was "expected."

The ruling means the Russians will likely need special dispensation from the International Olympic Committee for its track and field athletes to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Earlier Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he rejected the idea of "collective responsibility" in doping cases and said the Russian state had never supported doping by any athletes.