Arina Sobolenko has been causing a lot of controversy lately, and, of course, they relate to the war in Ukraine. The Belarusian tennis player is constantly asked about this, and that is enough for her. During the last press conference, she again had to face the pressure of the media, and it did not work.
There is no doubt that Arina Sobolenko is currently one of the best tennis players in the world. So the media interest in everything he does and says is huge. Paradoxically, this is a big problem for her, because the statement of every tennis player causes a very strong response. And since he comes from a country that openly supports Vladimir Putin’s army in the war in Ukraine, this topic often pops up in conversations with the media. The 25-year-old man is clearly fed up with this, which is why it often causes great controversy at press conferences.
Alexander Lukashenko uses the successes of Arina Sobolenko
True, the Minsker regularly repeats that she is against what is happening in the country of our southeastern neighbors, although her answers do not satisfy journalists, especially Ukrainian ones. Sobolenko repeats that he wants an end to the bloody armed conflict, like any normal person. However, she never publicly condemned the actions of Vladimir Putin or Alexander Lukashenko.
The latter, moreover, often uses its successes for propaganda purposes. - He can say what he wants, I don’t influence it - this is how the second racket of the WTA rating “reflects the ball”. However, media representatives reproach her for supporting the Belarusian regime in the past.
Arina Sobolenko did not want to talk about supporting Alexander Lukashenko
It was this topic that a journalist from Ukraine wanted to raise at a press conference during the Roland Garros tournament. - The first question concerns Belarus. In 2020, you signed a letter of support to Alexander Lukashenko. This happened when he was torturing the opposition. How is it possible that a potential new number one supports a dictator and…,” she said, but at that moment Sobolenko seized the initiative.
“I have no comments for you.” Thank you for your question and I ask for another one, the 25 year old answered with a straight face. At the same time, she avoided eye contact with the Ukrainian. She, in turn, tried to move on. – Can you openly say: “He categorically condemned the fact that Belarus is attacking Ukraine with rockets, and I want this to stop”? she drilled. - I will not comment on it, - we heard from the tennis player.
The controversy didn’t end there. “Arina, you are not one of those who mean little. You can have your say, she said. At that moment, the moderator of the press conference spoke. - Arina made it clear that she did not intend to answer - only then the uncomfortable situation for the tennis player ended, so she clearly felt better. However, this does not change the fact that the Belarusian woman caused great controversy with her answers.
Source: Wprost
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