In August 2013, the International Olympic Committee "received assurances from the highest level of government in Russia that the legislation will not affect those attending or taking part in the Games", and also received word that the government would abide by the Olympic Charter.
Pada Agustus 2013, Komite Olimpiade Internasional "meraih kelonggaran dari tingkat tertinggi pemerintahan di Rusia bahwa legislasi tersebut tak akan berlaku pada orang-orang yang menghadiri atau ikut serta dalam Pesta Olahraga tersebut," juga meraih pernyataan bahwa pemerintah akan mengikuti Piagam Olimpiade.