Multiple explosions were heard in Ukrainian cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odessa after Russian president Vladimir Putin launched a military operation on Thursday. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba described the operation as a “full-scale invasion” of Ukraine.
While nations like the US, UK and France have condemned the attack by Russia, people in Ukraine have expressed their concern over the current state of affairs.
Elina Svitolina appeared speechless at the news of the invasion and tweeted a crying emoji. A few hours earlier, she had called on her fellow Ukrainians to unite for the sake of peace in the country.
Sergiy Stakhovsky, meanwhile, asked all his friends around the world to put “pressure” on their respective governments to help Ukraine. He also warned that if “Ukraine falls,” Europe will be next.
Alexandr Dolgopolov, who retired in 2021, requested everyone to “pray” for Ukraine.
Marta Kostyuk joins Elina Svitolina in decrying Russia’s tactics
Marta Kostyuk earlier took to Instagram to voice her opposition to Russia’s invasion. Kostyuk firmly stated that Ukraine is and will never be a part of Russia
On the tennis front, Elina Svitolina was beaten by Tereza Martincova in the first round of the Qatar Open. The World No. 15 won the first set, but failed to build on her momentum and lost the match 6-7)2), 7-5, 7-6(5).
Svitolina hasn’t been able to make much of an impact this season. First-round exits in Adelaide, followed by early losses in Dubai and Qatar are testimony to her poor form.
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