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This was the first such gesture by Ukrainian athletes about representatives of Russia (former) from the beginning of a full -scale war in Ukraine.
It should be noted that 28-year-old Kasatkina has been openly condemning the Russian regime and invasion of Ukraine for a long time, which has become a decisive factor in its decision to break relations with the country of origin.
Darya has repeatedly stated the impossibility of returning to the Russian Federation, in particular through the persecution of the LGBT community and its position.
The Ukrainian Tennis Federation responded promptly to this match, expressing Kasatkin’s support, noting its clear anti -war position. Presratasha Yuri Sosnovsky reported that no instructions or restrictions for Kostyuk on handshake were given – The decision was personal.
It is interesting that the very topic of Casatkina’s citizenship was discussed in the media since 2022, when during Rolan Harros she denied such plans.
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This was the first such gesture by Ukrainian athletes about representatives of Russia (former) from the beginning of a full -scale war in Ukraine.
It should be noted that 28-year-old Kasatkina has been openly condemning the Russian regime and invasion of Ukraine for a long time, which has become a decisive factor in its decision to break relations with the country of origin.
Darya has repeatedly stated the impossibility of returning to the Russian Federation, in particular through the persecution of the LGBT community and its position.
The Ukrainian Tennis Federation responded promptly to this match, expressing Kasatkin’s support, noting its clear anti -war position. Presratasha Yuri Sosnovsky reported that no instructions or restrictions for Kostyuk on handshake were given – The decision was personal.
It is interesting that the very topic of Casatkina’s citizenship was discussed in the media since 2022, when during Rolan Harros she denied such plans.